Thrilled to announce that ECHOES OF THE HEART, by Rwandan filmmaker Arnaud Rwasangabo, has been selected to compete in the Official Selection of the prestigious FICAL, Almería International Short Film Festival, Andalusia, Spain.

The festival will take place from 14 to 23 November, and screenings will be held at the spectacular Maestro Padilla Municipal Auditorium.

The screening will be a European premiere, and the filmmaker has confirmed that he will travel from South Africa, where he is currently shooting his new film, to present it.

Arnaud Rwasangabo is one of the most promising filmmakers on the African continent.

Director’s Statment:

The idea for this film came to me when a family member asked me to drive an elderly lady home. She wasn’t feeling well, and when we arrived at her flat, we began talking. I could sense her loneliness as she shared stories about her life with her late husband. When I asked why she hadn’t moved into an elder care facility, she explained that she wasn’t ready to leave the flat, as it still felt like her husband was there. Her story resonated with me, as I was also navigating my own experiences with online relationships at the time. Despite our different circumstances, I realized we were both searching for connection. By the time I said goodbye, I was surprised by how refreshing the encounter had been—something I hadn’t expected.
Through this film, I aim to explore the universal need for human connection. We all yearn for it, and if we remain open, we can find it in the most unexpected moments and places.

In a few days, we will announce more good news about this excellent short film by Arnaud Rwasangabo.

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