Experiencing Interruptions?

Nostalgia: A Reflection on Art and Time

Nostalgia is often perceived as a symptom of a world bereft of a future. But what if there is another way to view this sentiment? In this captivating short film, social scientist and documentary filmmaker Nelson Varas-Díaz steps into the studio of Puerto Rican artist Eduardo Cabrer. Together, they explore an alternate perspective on the profound importance of reflecting on the past through art. Throughout their journey, viewers are invited to reconsider the value of nostalgia and its role in shaping our collective future.

  • Nelson Varas-Díaz
    Director
  • Sheilla R. Madera
    Producer
  • Daniel Nevárez Araújo
    Subtitles and Translation
  • Gabriel Iwasaki
    Music
  • Kadriel Betsen
    Artwork
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Puerto Rico
  • Country of Filming:
    Puerto Rico
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Nelson Varas-Díaz

Dr. Nelson Varas-Díaz is a professor of social-community psychology at Florida International University’s Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies. He directed the award winning documentaries "Collapse," "The Ear," and "Acts of Resistance: Heavy Metal Music in Latin America." Together, his films have garnered more than 100 sets of laurels in international film festivals.

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