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A doctor who performs euthanasia inside his car falls in love with his new patient. During the night, the romantic spark between them will create a discussion where the young woman's life is disputed.

  • Vicente Garibay Lijanova
    Director
    Smile, Liubov, Shinigami, Two Again
  • Vicente Garibay Lijanova
    Writer
    Smile, Liubov, Shinigami, Two Again
  • Vicente Garibay Lijanova
    Producer
    Smile, Liubov, Shinigami, Two Again
  • Iñaki Salvador García Miranda
    Producer
    Liubov, Shinigami
  • Alberto Trujillo
    Key Cast
    "Adrian"
    Halley, El ocaso de Juan, Land and Bread, Narcos: Mexico, Queen
  • Marilyn Wolch
    Key Cast
    "Marina"
    The King Lear, Women dreamt about horses
  • Patricia Rojas
    Key Cast
    "Woman"
    Vecinos
  • Vicente Garibay Febles
    Executive Production
    Smile, Liubov, Shinigami, Two Again
  • Irina Lijanova
    Executive Production
    Smile, Liubov, Shinigami, Two Again
  • Tamara Coronado
    Production Design
  • Renata Gutiérrez
    Production Design
  • Gabriel Ahuatzi
    Director of Photography
  • Jorge Yañez
    Editing
  • Vicente Garibay Lijanova
    Post-Production
  • Gabriel Ahuatzi
    Color Correction
  • Alin Brindis
    Sound Design
  • Wesley Jensen and The Penny Arcade
    Music
  • Miroslava Garibay Lijanova
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Dosis de Dopamina
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, Suspense
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    1,873 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2,35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SAE Institute Mexico
  • Shorts México
    Mexico City
    Mexico
    September 2, 2023
    Mexican Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Newport Beach Film Festival
    Newport Beach, California
    United States
    October 12, 2023
    International Premiere
    Official Selection
  • SAE Awards 2023
    Cologne
    Germany
    October 12, 2023
    German Premiere
    Best Film & TV Production
Distribution Information
  • Cine Acrílico
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Vicente Garibay Lijanova

He was born on June 7 in Mexico City. Vicente Garibay Lijanova is a young filmmaker, with a degree in Digital Cinema and Postproduction from SAE Institute Mexico. His areas of interest are Direction, Production and Editing, his love for cinema began when he was twelve years old, he has taken different workshops at the most prestigious film schools in Mexico, which have led him to strengthen his skills as a filmmaker.

His short films are part of the official selection of different national and international film festivals, such as Shorts México, Macabro Film Festival and Sakarya.

He is currently in the process of distributing fiction and documentary short films, along with writing his first feature film. Additionally, he co-created the production company, named Cine Acrílico with Iñaki Salvador García Miranda.

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Director Statement

The short film is born from a reflection on euthanasia. I believe that each person has the free right to choose when to end their life. Death is a natural and inevitable process. In this way, I have reviewed different cases of doctors who take away their license to work for being involved in euthanasia. In many cases, death is the perfect option for people with serious illnesses or no cure. He considered that there should be specialized clinics, where people can perform safe and free abortions and euthanasia.

There are different types of euthanasia and I base myself entirely on voluntary euthanasia, where Adrián's patients have to be sure of committing the act of suicide.

My main character is inspired by the main character of La tregua by Mario Benedetti. He is a reserved man who has lost his wife and relationship with his children. He usually talks with his daughter, since she is the only person who gets to listen to him. Martín Santomé is a character drowning in work, everyone in the company looks younger and more alive than him. Until one day a young lady named Laura arrives, who makes him rethink his life and decides to start a new relationship from the beginning. This great book recounts his sexual and love experiences with his late wife, comparing them with Laura.

I am passionate about the descriptions that Benedetti uses to
develop his character. He is a vivid person who finds unique feelings with Laura, as she reminds him of a little girl who needs his care and at other times, he sees her as a powerful woman. Martín usually compares his two relationships through physical appearances, but usually agrees on some points. At the end of the book, Martin wants to marry Laura, but unfortunately Laura passes away. For Martin it is an equally tragic loss, making him return to his monotonous life.

The themes that I am developing are euthanasia, death, desire and
mourning.

There are topics that I have previously touched on in my short films
and that are interesting to me, mainly death, since it is the only thing that cannot be resolved in this life.

Euthanasia is an interesting method, since the person has their own will to end their life, either due to illness or a very strong emotional state.

And that is why I would like to develop this short film, since we
usually give our opinion about the life or death of a person. If an
elderly man or a young person wishes to end his life, they are fully
entitled to do so.