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“What They Say About Carmen” brings to light the story of a 10-year-old girl who was born without arms, narrated by a voice that uses a “borrowed” discourse, typical of those who “say that…” This narrative, coming from someone who never knew Carmen, adopts a memorial tone that contrasts with the animated image, revealing the true essence of the protagonist. This confrontation between the visual narrative and the verbal discourse invites us to dive deeper into Carmen’s life.
The animated image allows the viewer to perceive the distance between the narrator’s words and the reality lived by Carmen, transforming them into an accomplice of her experiences.
The film addresses delicate themes, often silenced in our society, revealing how Carmen faces discrimination, neglect, mistreatment, and abandonment by her own parents, those who should protect her. The memories of her traumatic childhood haunt her throughout her life and shape her trajectory.
Directed by Eve Ferretti and Pedro Mota Teixeira (Portugal)