Mataperra

Yelda del Carmen leaves her Cuban homeland for Montreal, where she must rebuild her dance career from scratch. Realizing the challenges ahead, she embarks on a special climbing journey before fully embracing her dance aspirations. This narrative intertwines Yelda's pursuit of self-discovery, as she balances her love for dance and climbing.

In the heart of the Viñales Valley, the majestic and rugged limestone hills known as "mogotes" are familiar to Yelda. She has lived unforgettable moments there. But today, a new challenge beckons her : attempting three legendary climbing routes. This epic quest drives her to achieve far more than her climbing dreams as she aspires to make a mark in history by becoming the first Cuban to conquer these three mythical ascents.

  • Rachel Trudeau
    Director
    Ode au Nord
  • Rachel Trudeau
    Producer
  • Charlène Brochu
    Producer
    Aurevoir
  • Nilda Guerra
    Producer
  • Yelda del Carmen
    Key Cast
  • Yannick Nolin
    Image
  • Nicolas Desaulniers Lamoureux
    Image
  • Mathieu Huard
    Sound
  • Jean-Samuel Morais
    Music
  • William Morais
    Music
  • Héctor Quintana
    Music
  • Ernesto Robles
    Music
  • Rachel Trudeau
    Writer
  • Marie-Élise Faucher
    Writer
  • Rachel Trudeau
    Editing
  • Thomas Bourget
    Editing
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Mataperra
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Sport, Dance, Narrative
  • Runtime:
    21 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Cuba
  • Language:
    French, Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Rachel Trudeau

Rachel Trudeau, a rising filmmaker and director based in Quebec, is known for her passion for the mountains, both as a personal playground and as a source of inspiration for her cinematic works. With a focus on themes of identity, femininity, and community, her creations delve deep into the human experience.

Rachel Trudeau est une réalisatrice et cinéaste de la relève basée à Québec. La montagne est son terrain de jeu préféré, pour ses aventures personnelles comme celles qu’elle porte à l’écran. Les thèmes de la quête identitaire, de la féminité et de la communauté sont au cœur de ses créations, qui portent vers les expériences humaines.

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Director Statement

Mataperra is my desire to tell a timeless story that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, to explore the emotional connections that endure despite distance and life's upheavals.

Mataperra, c’est mon souhait de raconter une histoire intemporelle, transcendant les frontières géographiques et culturelles, pour explorer les liens émotionnels qui résistent malgré la distance et les bouleversements de la vie.