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Una canción de despedida

After the loss of his girlfriend, Antonio discovers that he has the power to bring her back with just one song. He decided to keep her by his side, he will do everything possible to keep her close. However, when she realizes that she has returned as a ghost, Antonio is forced to come to terms with his pain and accept the reality of letting her go.

  • Mauricio Molina
    Director
  • Mauricio Molina
    Writer
  • Juan Bilis
    Writer
  • Yeimy Cardozo
    Producer
  • Antonio Giraldo
    Key Cast
    "Antonio"
  • Daria Grishanova
    Key Cast
    "Vika"
  • Diego García
    Key Cast
    "Juancho"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Una cancíon de Despedida
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, fantasy
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 58 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Colombia
  • Country of Filming:
    Colombia
  • Language:
    English, Spanish
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Mauricio Molina

Mauricio Molina is a professional director who graduated in Film and Television Direction and Production from Manuela Beltrán University in Bogotá, specializing in cinema, dramaturgy, and actor direction.
Throughout his career, he has collaborated with various TV channels and production companies in Colombia and Italy, including Canal RCN, Dramax, Dynamo, 11:11 Films, and Ahora Films Italia.
Among his notable works, he was responsible for the animation direction of the film "Ricardito lo Squalo", currently showing in Italian cinemas. He also worked as a screenwriter and on-set director for the short documentary "Nación Marginada", which was featured at the Dublin International Short Film and Music Film Festival in 2020. Additionally, his Italian short film "Sulle Nostre Strade" was formally introduced at the Italian Parliament.
Currently, his debut short film as director and screenwriter, Farewell Song, is set to have its world premiere at the 47th Moscow International Film Festival in 2025. Additionally, it will compete for the Best Short Award at the prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia in Tokyo.

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Director Statement

After experiencing heartbreak, the director decided to explore the emotions that arise when letting go of a loved one, delving into the concept of "loving without possessing another person," quoted from a line in a poem by Oliverio Girondo, "Cómo amar sin poseer."
The film portrays the protagonist’s attempt to bring his girlfriend back to life, even though she is no longer part of his world. While it could be seen as a horror movie, its goal isn’t to scare. Instead, it highlights that loving deeply isn’t wrong—but believing that people belong to us is.
Why a Walkman and music? The Walkman symbolizes holding on to the past. The target audience consists of young people born between the 1980s and 2000s, for whom music serves as a powerful trigger for memories.
In the end, the short film became a message of hope for the family of the lead actor, who sadly passed away after filming.