Ana Istarú to Appear Alongside Director Daughter Ardélia Istarú in ‘Quemada’ Via Valentina Maurel’s Tres Tigres Label (EXCLUSIVE)

Co-produced by France’s Geko Films and Panama’s Mansa Productora, Istarú's hybrid documentary is one of the projects selected for the Desde el Centro showcase at the upcoming Costa Rica Media Market

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Renowned Costa Rican actor, playwright and poet Ana Istarú will appear alongside daughter Ardélia Istarú in the latter’s next directorial outing, “Quemada.” Valentina Maurel’s production company Tres Tigres will produce alongside France’s Geko Films and Panama’s Mansa Productora. The project is part of the Desde el Centro showcase at the upcoming Costa Rica Media Market, taking place in San Jose on July 14-15.

“Quemada” is a hybrid documentary exploring the “legacy of shame” by blurring the lines between objective documentary recording, performative reconstruction and abstract artistic expression. The film stems from a personal experience lived by the director: After the non-consensual distribution of her intimate photos at age 15, Istarú published a testimonial online that became the subject of national media attention. Years later, she returns to the family home to confront this story with her mother, erotic poet Ana. 

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