Childhood is our most precious asset
EL RELOJ DE PAULA
Winning short film from: Best Thriller, Best Director, Best Actress Under 18, Audience Award, Best Drama, Best Foreign Short Film, and Best Cinematography
Synopsis
Years ago Paula got used to beatings from her father, a macho and drunk man.
Now Paula's main support is her friend Clara, a girl of the same age with whom she is united by something more than a fondness for collecting abandoned watches.
Data sheet
Director: José Luis López
Producer: Alejandro López
Art director: Steve Gimeno
Director of photography: José Luis López
Screenwriters: Sonia Giménez and José Luis López
Production: Punto y Aparte Films
Makeup and Hairdressing: Tere Afan and Montse Alonso
Category: Fiction, Documentary
Genre: Human Rights, Drama
Theme: Gender violence, Mental health, Homosexuality, Educational and Social Affairs
Cast: Candela Moreno, Blas Caballero, Ariadna de Guzmán, Enya Lechuga and Monica Ballesteros
Music: Roger Subirana Mata
Motivation
It is difficult to determine what triggers a situation of abuse in the family environment. But detecting the indicators is basic and vital to avoid suffering to the victims. El Reloj de Paula invites reflection on child abuse within the family nucleus and the consequences it leaves on the people who suffer from it.
Inspired by various real experiences, “El Reloj de Paula” is a film that is developed with the aspiration of becoming an audiovisual material for social awareness.
Childhood is our most precious asset and we must work to protect thousands of boys and girls who suffer violence in silence.
Characters
Paula
Paula is an observant, intelligent and lonely girl who lives humbly with her mother Marina, her father Alfredo and Toffee; a small hamster. She loves being in contact with nature and sharing her hobby of collecting damaged watches with her friend.
Alfredo
Alfredo is an aggressive caste individual. Stubborn, macho and drunk. His father was, and grandfather Diego is remembered as a ruthless being who would hang his dogs if they failed to pick up the game.
Clara
Clara is an outgoing and adventurous girl. Brave and positive, Clara is a feisty girl used to adversity. It has been 4 years since he was diagnosed with leukemia. But she skillfully defies the course of events.
Paula
Paula is a woman marked by her childhood. Physically and psychologically abused from a very young age, first by her father and later by her partner. Paula has become an insecure, lonely and psychologically disturbed person.
Marina
Marina always wanted to have a family. Marry the love of your life and have at least 3 children. Marina has always been a weak woman of character, a believer in God and traditions. Occupation her work by decree of her husband.
Selections and awards at festivals
