A new voice in the world of cinema
Maria Colomer Canyelles, a young director and producer, has just presented her first documentary, ‘The Painter’s Room’, at the Malaga Festival. His work offers an intimate look into the lives of two people living in a deportation center in Denmark.
A diversified training path
With a degree in Audiovisual Communication and a master’s degree in Cinema and Media, Maria has accumulated extensive experience in the world of cinema. She has worked in various capacities, from coordinator of documentary projects to producer, before directing her own documentary.
The Painter’s Room project
The documentary, which took 3 years to complete, offers a little-known view of the deportation centers through the personal stories of its inhabitants. Maria emphasizes the importance of showing these hardly visible realities and fostering empathy towards people who live in these conditions.
The reality of deportation centers
Maria highlights the differences between deportation centers in Denmark and other countries, highlighting the restrictions and indefinite wait that refugees face. Through his documentary, he seeks to give voice to this little-known reality.
The current situation in Denmark
The director reflects on the changes in migration policies in Denmark and their influence on the lives of refugees. It highlights the harshness of current laws and policies, which seek to reduce the arrival of refugees in the country.
The role of women in the world of cinema
Maria highlights the importance of associations such as Dones Visuals in the support and promotion of projects led by women. Despite the positive changes, the lack of equality in the financing and presentation of works directed by women stands out.
The future of independent cinema
The director shares her upcoming projects as a producer, highlighting the importance of public funding for independent cinema. He also reveals the topics that interest him and that could be the subject of future film projects.