
Overview
A short film following Anthony, a young child from the small, rural town of San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba. We see him in different moments of his daily life as he interacts with different forms of environmental, familial, and social influences. While Anthony displays contradictory traits of creativity, destruction, rigidity, and tenderness as he interacts with his external and internal worlds, we see a story built from the the multidimensionality of Anthony's layered personality as a young man.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Pick up the Wind?
Pick up the Wind was directed by Amir Aether Valen.
Where was Pick up the Wind produced?
It was produced by companies including Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión (EICTV) in Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago.
Pick up the Wind Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Pick up the Wind wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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