The Delay

director: Daniel Paz Mireles

original title: La Espera

year: 2013

running time: 15 min.

synopsis

The overflowing waters of Venezuela's Lago de Valencia led to the evacuation of several families living nearby. They found refuge in motels that are often used for sexual encounters. The film's images, suffused with resignation, provide a silent witness to the oppressive atmosphere without any vocal complaints.

A flock of birds circles over the swamp. On the dusty pavement, a person's leftover belongings fade away. Grass grows over the half-decrepit collapsed buildings, but a fresh breeze blows through them as well. In the motel, the day passes at the pace of waiting.

more about film

director:	Daniel Paz Mireles
producer:	Daniel Paz Mireles
editing:	Daniel Paz Mireles, Pablo Lloret
music:	Luis Hurtado
sound:	Luis Hurtado, Radharani Gomez, David De la Cruz

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