STRAW 2025: A Mother’s Silence Was Louder Than a Siren
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.

Contemplative piece that portrays the silent bond between a man and the river that watches over him. Set on the banks of the Paraguay River, in the city of Concepción, this poetic short film explores the stillness, memory, and emotional landscape of a place that speaks through water, wind, and waiting.
A haunting look at grief, survival, and a mother’s quiet collapse in a world that never gave her room to fall.
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Being made after the death of Chadwick Boseman will be a hard but exciting ride for this Marvel entry.