The Dam

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A mysterious fish, rumoured to be three metres long, swims behind a dam. Tingo is obsessed with catching this shadowy creature and proving everyone wrong.

Tingo spends most of his time on the shore near an abandoned dam, desperately trying to catch a giant fish. Convinced that catching it will prove his worth, Tingo becomes obsessed with the idea of ​​facing the mysterious creature, which to many is nothing more than a myth. Tingo will discover that the real battle is not only against nature, but also the shadows of his own mind.


This film will screen as part of the programme Shorts: The Future is Unwritten.

Film details

  • Director(s)
    Manuel Ojeda
  • Country(s)
    Cuba
  • Year
    2025
  • Duration
    20 mins
  • Executive producer(s)
    Manuel Ojeda / La Molienda
  • Producer(s)
    Grethel Nuez Curbelo / La Molienda
  • Cinematography
    Manuel Ojeda
  • Editing
    Manuel Ojeda
  • Sound
    José Amat
  • Language(s)
    Spanish
  • Subtitles
    English Subtitles Throughout
  • Sales Company
    Manuel Ojeda / La Molienda
  • Certification
    Unclassified 18+

Book tickets

Shorts: The Future Is Unwritten + Q&A
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The Light - Screen 6
Q&A with directors Xiang Fu, Juicebox P. Burton, Shaojun Wang and Sebastian Molina Ruiz. Moderated by Jamie Allan.
Shorts: The Future Is Unwritten + Q&A
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Curzon - Screen 2
Q&A with directors Xiang Fu, Juicebox P. Burton, Shaojun Wang and Sebastian Molina Ruiz. Moderated by Edie Barnabas.

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