PANAJI : Ms Fernanda Ramondo, Director of Argentinian Film ‘Don’t Forget About Me’ which was screened at the ongoing 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has said that she was excited about the World Premiere of her film at IFFI and loved the response from the audience. Addressing media today, Ms Ramondo said, ”The film is set in early 20th century Argentina and the storyline portrays a play of emotions depicting how human relationships are formed in life between complete strangers. It shows an ex-anarchist convict travelling around the Pampas, uncertain about his final destination. ”Fate faces him with two siblings in search of their father and the story unfolds about their journey further,” she added. Speaking about the theme of her film, Ms Ramondo said, ”It tries to convey a message to the audiences that family and destiny is what one chooses and not something that one is born with. A family comprises of individuals who have bonds at an emotional level and not necessarily confined to people having blood relations.” ”She story of my film is intentionally left open ended and it is for the viewers to decide how they would like to end the story,” she said. Sharing her experiences about making of the film, the Director said that it was a tough job to shoot the film in a span of five weeks. ”As there are no locations left in myr country that would look similar to the ones of that era, the film is shot in small villages, which was not an easy task,” she said. Talking about the Argentinian Film Industry, Ms Fernanda said that they produce about 150 films in a year and the industry was expanding gradually. ”The Argentinian Government helps them in funding through the Cinema Institute for producing films. They co-produce films with a number of countries including Spain and Italy and she would be very happy to collaborate with the Indian film industry in the future,” she added. Ms Cumelen Sanz, actress of the film, said it was her dream to visit India and fortunately she got the chance to be here for the World Premiere of her first film. Sharing her experience about the film, she said it was quite a challenge to portray her character in the film but she got six months to rehearse prior to the shooting, making the task easier. They went to shoot in remote villages, with population as less as 300, which was a life changing experience in itself for her, she added. Ms Julieta Alejandra Dolinsky, Art Director for the film, described her experience about the film as quite a tough task. She had to do a lot of research for understanding the era of the early 20th century, she said, adding it was her first film, which depicted a story that unfolded in an era in the past, making it a unique challenge. She added that it was a pleasure to be a part of the film and had a great experience in the making. (AGENCIES)
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