The Reserve (La Reserva)
Qumra Projects
Pablo Pérez Lombardini / Feature Narrative / Mexico, Qatar
In Spanish
Genres: Drama, Environmental, Thriller
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
Julia is a ranger in charge of protecting a natural reserve. She lives with her mother and daughter in a small village dedicated to growing coffee. One day, during a routine walk across the forest, she discovers a group of illegal loggers falling trees. After realizing her official protocol will get her nowhere, she decides to call a meeting with her neighbours to ask for their help. Despite the objections of the majority, she convinces a few men to join her.
The improvised security counsel confronts the loggers, who now have been joined by their families. While discussing this, Julia learns that they are following the orders of an unnamed patrón whose sole mention changes the atmosphere among those present. Despite the fear and reluctance of her male companions, Julia insists that the loggers leave the next day. Soon after, Julia receives a public threat that makes her an outcast in her village. She has no choice but to move to the city. Life goes on monotonously until her mother dies. On returning to bury her, Julia sees how much her village has changed. After receiving a final warning, she decides to walk one last time into the reserve."
About the Director
Pablo Pérez Lombardini graduated with honours from Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica (CCC) in 2015, specialising in Film Direction. He has written and directed several short films, a documentary, and a medium-length film. He has also worked as an assistant director with Alonso Ruizpalacios, Claudia Sainte-Luce, and Rodrigo Plá, among others. In 2016, he founded the production company PIKILA. ‘The Reserve’ is his first feature film.
Credits
- Director
- Pablo Pérez Lombardini
- Screenwriter
- Pablo Pérez Lombardini
- Producer
- Liliana Pardo, Pablo Pérez Lombardini
- Production Company
- Pikila