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The Betrayed Puppet

This short film is about the lives of old dolls which come to life and represent a reunion of friendship and focuses on the concept of manipulation and betrayal. When the dolls come to life you can see how their union deteriorates and how one of them dances behind her back representing manipulation and the ending in a certain way plays and ends with her demonstrating what betrayal is, but in the end something happens unexpected, which will leave us wondering what happens next.

  • DANIELA CRISTIANI
    Director
  • DANIELA CRISTIANI
    Producer
  • Fabiola Castillo
    Key Cast
    "Doll #1"
  • Alondra Matamoros
    Key Cast
    "Doll #2"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Marionnette Trahie
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Student
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 10, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    9:16
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - New World School of the Arts
Director Biography - DANIELA CRISTIANI

Daniela Cristiani, a 23-year-old graduate of New World School of the Arts/UF with a BFA in dance, is passionate about merging choreography with cinema. She finds inspiration in how these two art forms combine to create powerful visual storytelling and emotional expression. Daniela has worked on several film projects, including "Enjoy Life" and "La Marionnette Trahie," exploring the connection between dance and film. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, and now based in Miami, her goal is to become a renowned choreographer, showcasing the power of dance and its connections to other art forms.

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