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Screening Room:

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¿Dónde está mi familia? / Where’s my family? Video-ensayo

If we were to visit an amusement park where we could look back on our childhood, which “rides” from our memories would we choose to get on?

Wandering through this seemingly joyful place—and through the exercise of the video essay—dark and painful, yet also thrilling memories are explored, as if unheard screams from a roller coaster could finally be listened to.

Fragments of the 1990s audiovisual imagination of childhood are reassembled into a new narrative: an innocent maturity that reflects on and reconstructs dispersed memories between Chile and the United States. An adult present that seeks, among ruins and flashes, its own path toward healing.

Statement

Where's My Family? is a personal exploration of childhood sexual abuse and the lasting effects it can have throughout adult life. Through the reconstruction of fragmented memories, the film seeks to raise awareness about a form of violence that often remains hidden, normalized, or silenced for years, making its consequences difficult to recognize.

By combining archival imagery, personal reflection, and experimental storytelling, the film invites audiences to reflect on the subtle ways trauma can persist over time and shape identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. It aims to foster dialogue around childhood abuse, encourage greater social awareness, and contribute to breaking the silence that frequently surrounds survivors' experiences.

At its core, Where's My Family? offers a message of openness and healing: speaking about traumatic experiences can be a first step toward understanding, living with, and overcoming their effects. By creating space for recognition and conversation, the film hopes to support prevention efforts and promote a more empathetic and informed approach to childhood sexual abuse.

Cast and Crew

Director: Jordi Marcel-Olivares / Screenplay: Eliana Hernández Aravena, Jordi Marcel-Olivares / Original music: Cristián Trigo Fuentealba / Producer: Jordi Marcel-Olivares

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