A kid dreams of being a photographer despite his blindness and his father's disapproval.
Cinematography
Irony of beautiful visuals about a blind photographer? *Chef's kiss*
Acting
Sebastián Aguirre's stubborn hope will wreck you.
Director
Kenia González
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mexican cinema's 2010s short film renaissance gave voice to marginalized experiences often ignored in mainstream features.
The title's triple meaning: photographic technique, backlighting as metaphor for obscured vision, and the light Santiago chases despite darkness.