three sparks

Naomi Uman • Mexico, Albania • 2023 • 95 min. • 16mm & Video

SYNOPSIS

This film in three parts explores traditions in rural Albania and the role of women in society. The project begins by describing the filmmaker’s relationship to the country and an unwanted personal sacrifice which solidifies this connection. The film moves into a poetic portrayal of village life and the roles of women in society and concludes with a video piece, revealing the villagers active participation in their own depiction.

TRAILER

FESTIVALS & ALTERNATIVE SCREENINGS

IFFR International Film Festival Rotterdam | Tiger Competition. Netherlands (2023)
Prismatic Ground Festival. United States (2023)
FICUNAM International Film Festival.
Mexico (2023)

PRESS

"Each segment of three sparks differs from the last, as each fold in its structure enacts a humble gesture of revolt, collapsing dissimilar voices, experiences, and aesthetics into a quicksilver vision of collective being."

SCREEN SLATE • by Nicolas Pedrero-Setzerre

CREW

DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, SCRIPTWRITER, CAMERA, EDITING & SOUND
Naomi Uman

COLOR GRADING
Rodrigo Moreno

TITLE DESIGN
Naomi Uman
Ana Chimal

FOLEY AND ASSISTANT SOUND DESIGN
Homero Glez

VOICE
Sarmen Almond

WORLD SALES & FESTIVALS
María Vera (Kino Rebelde)