Cosmos

TIFF65: World Premiere

In a forgotten village of the Yucatán, Lena, a 68-year-old widow, crosses paths with Leon, a 62-year-old Mayan guardian of nature’s secrets and spirits. Lena finds an unexpected companion in Leon. Despite their differences and seemingly opposite worlds, a deep connection forms between them—one that will bind them until death. In his new film, Germinal Roaux, one of the most unique voices of contemporary European cinema, delivers a philosophical story about aging and the decay of the body. Above all, it’s about solidarity and the small gestures of love that give meaning—and dignity—to our existence. True to the aesthetic codes established in his previous works, Roaux’s film, shot in black and white and unfolding with a ritualistic rhythm that mirrors the slow passage of time at the twilight of life, speaks poetically and with genuine emotion about the most essential bond that connects us: love.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Germinal Roaux

Script: Germinal Roaux

Cinematography: Germinal Roaux, Inti Briones

Editing: Damian Plandolit

Sound: Ivan Dumas, Raphaël Sohier, Denis Séchaud

Music: Nicolas Rabaeus

Actors: Angela Molina, Andres Catzin

Production: Close Up Films, Cinevinay, Nour Films

Producers: Joëlle Bertossa, Flavia Zanon, Sandino Saravia Vinay, Patrick Sibourd

Format: DCP

Color: B&W

Production Country: Switzerland, France, Mexico

Production Year: 2024

Duration: 153'

Contact: Close Up Films

Germinal Roaux

Germinal Roaux (1975, Lausanne, Switzerland) is a self-taught photographer and filmmaker known for his distinctive black-and-white aesthetic. His debut feature, Left Foot Right Foot (2014), was nominated for Best Film at the Swiss Film Prize and won the award for Best Photography and the Academy Special Prize. In 2016, he received the Filmmaker Award at the Zurich Film Festival for his project Fortuna. At the 68th Berlinale, Fortuna achieved a rare distinction, winning both the Crystal Bear for Best Film and the Grand Prix of the International Jury in the Generation section.