Like Magic

Like Magic

Directed by Melissa Saavedra Gil
2026 75 min Documentary

Synopsis

Blending archival footage, personal testimony and a decades-long search for answers, Melissa Saavedra Gil transforms a childhood tragedy into a powerful exploration of memory, truth, and healing. An intimate and deeply resonant debut that illuminates both a personal story and a generation shaped by violence.

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Like Magic

Selected 2026

Language: ES

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