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Director's Return: A Fight for Heritage
26 Jan
Summary
- A filmmaker returns to his endangered family farm in Spain.
- Industrial changes threaten the traditional farming way of life.
- A proposed macro-abattoir looms over the rural community.
Raúl Capdevila Murillo's debut documentary, "Los Saldos" (Remainders), chronicles his return to his family's farm in Binéfar, Spain. The film vividly portrays the daily life of his father, José Ramón, tending crops and animals amidst a slow, deliberate rhythm.
This traditional farming existence faces new threats from industrial developments, particularly plans for a major macro-abattoir nearby. News reports and discussions highlight the growing unease within the community as this looms over their future.
Beyond documenting an endangered way of life, the film delves into reconnecting with heritage. Capdevila Murillo immerses himself in ancestral farming practices and traditional storytelling, including tales of healing rituals.
The narrative draws a parallel between a local witch story and the proposed abattoir, suggesting an unsightly growth on the landscape. However, it concludes that capitalism's march offers no simple cure for these modern challenges.
