La Hija Cóndor

Description

The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025, sensitively tells the story of a young Quechua woman who seeks her own path as a midwife between the traditions of her homeland in the Bolivian Andes and her dream of an independent life. High up in a remote community in the Andes, young Clara learns the traditional art of midwifery from her adoptive mother Ana. Together, they care for the pregnant women of the villages. She also takes on the ancient Quechua songs that accompany births, known for her beautiful voice. Secretly, Clara dreams of becoming famous as a folk singer in the city. Torn between her responsibility to the community and her own dreams, she eventually moves to the city, leaving a painful void in her hometown. In cooperation with IG Geburtskultur a-z and Frauenmuseum Hittisau. "A film that tells a tender and moving story of change, but also of modernity and tradition. A film that, although viewed through a very specific cultural lens, remains universal... the refined simplicity of the cinematography and aesthetics, the two outstanding lead actresses, and the breathtaking backdrop of the Andes." Jury's reasoning, Arthouse Cinema Award at Cinélatino-Toulouse

Highlights

• Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025
• Features stunning performances by María Magdalena Sanizo and Marisol Vallejos Montaño
• Explores themes of tradition and modernity in the Bolivian Andes

General Information

La Hija Cóndor is a feature film directed by Álvaro Olmos Torrico, showcasing the journey of a young Quechua woman torn between her cultural roots and her aspirations. The film is presented in Quechua and Spanish with German subtitles, and will be screened at Spielboden Kulturveranstaltungs GmbH in Dornbirn, Austria.

Location

Färbergasse 15, 6850 Dornbirn, Austria

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