Experiencing Interruptions?

Play to Love

Julia and Braulio meet regularly to have sexual relations with no apparent intention of establishing a romantic commitment. One night, Julia sees in Braulio's eyes that he is falling in love with her. So now she will have to find a way to tell him that that is not what she is looking for in him.

  • Mariana Irene Hernández Gutiérrez
    Director
  • Mariana Irene Hernández Gutiérrez
    Writer
  • Paloma Ramos Villacañas
    Producer
  • Samantha Marroquín
    Key Cast
    "Julia"
  • Emiliano González
    Key Cast
    "Braulio"
  • Project Type:
    Feature, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Intimacy, Romance, Heartbroken
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 11 seconds
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 MXN
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - ITESM
Director Biography - Mariana Irene Hernández Gutiérrez

Born on November 9, 2002, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas; Mariana Hernández grew up in the state until she was 13 years old, and then moved to the State of Mexico. Where she had the opportunity to explore various artistic disciplines, both as a spectator and as a talent, which were mainly music, film and theater.

She began his professional career at the Tecnológico de Monterrey in 2020, for which she decided to move to Monterrey, Nuevo León. And it is in this state where he has lived for 4 years, studying Communication, focused on audiovisual production.

The short film 'Play to Love' is the second audiovisual product she has directed, after a documentary titled 'Mis Versos Son Mis Hijos'. Film photography is an area in which she has also developed, as well as directing, becoming camera assistant on student short films.

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Director Statement

'Play to Love ' explores how the fear of being hurt leads to superficial relationships, questioning emotional coldness and reconsidering alternative spaces for intimacy beyond the traditional romantic. Using the game of hide-and-seek as a metaphor, it reflects the power dynamics of a couple, where one always seems to hide while the other searches with more interest.