On December 31st, New Year's Eve of 2020, the Plaza de la Dignidad was the place of celebration. Despite authorities prohibiting mass gatherings, thousands of people from Santiago and their families gathered in the newly renamed Plaza de la Dignidad to celebrate the arrival of the year 2020, symbolizing the awakening of Chile. The festive atmosphere was filled with food, songs, and fireworks.
About the film
On December 31st, New Year's Eve of 2020, the Plaza de la Dignidad was the place of celebration.
Despite authorities prohibiting mass gatherings, thousands of people from Santiago and their families gathered in the newly renamed Plaza de la Dignidad to celebrate the arrival of the year 2020, symbolizing the awakening of Chile. The festive atmosphere was filled with food, songs, and fireworks.
About the author
Marcelo Lagreze
Director, Editor and Photographer.
Born in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina.
His childhood was spent in Patagonia, his university education took place in Cordoba, where he studied film and television. Since then, he has been making short fiction films, animation, video clips and documentaries. Without ever forgetting his passion for photography.
He stands out for his ability to see the final editing at the time of filming, in this way he generates pieces with a fluid narrative, facilitating the post-production work.
He moved to Chile where he acquired great experience in advertising films.
After this he returns to the documentary world where he makes with his mobile phone "Utopia Of The Outraged" and "(PAUSE)", works that obtain recognition and awards in various International Festivals. "Before The Sand Returns To The Sea" is the last result of a clear path as Mobile Filmmaker.