Private Project

The Memory of Water

The first generation of Malians that arrived in my hometown tell the story of a collective journey that brought them from Africa to rural Catalunya. Speaking in their mother tongue, Mandenga, they share their stories, too often harrowing, often with the sea as a central element. We hear those voices as we contemplate an image of their children -born here Catalunya- swimming and playing peacefully in a community pool.

  • Xavier Marrades
    Director
    Cucli, Misericórdia
  • Xavier Marrades
    Writer
  • Xavier Marrades
    Producer
  • Jerome Thelia
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    La Memòrida de l'Aigua
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes 55 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 1, 2020
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Afrikaans
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital GOPRO
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Xavier Marrades