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Filmmaker Tackles Hate and Change
20 Apr
Summary
- New drama Hijos del Miedo follows a radical youth's flight to southern Spain.
- The film aims to understand reasons behind extremism without judgment.
- AF Films supports the project, citing commitment to complex realities.
Filmmaker Miguel Ángel Jiménez is set to direct Hijos del Miedo, a new drama produced by AF Films. The film centers on Salva, a young man involved in far-right extremism, who flees to southern Spain after brutally assaulting an immigrant.
During his refuge in a sun-drenched region marked by social tension, Salva meets Cherry. Her presence introduces a significant element of doubt into his self-perception. Jiménez intends to narrate Salva's story from his viewpoint, aiming for an authentic portrait of young Spaniards facing perceived societal pressures.
The director acknowledges the film's potential for controversy but believes it will offer an honest look at the factors contributing to radicalization. He expresses a desire to understand the motivations behind such violence, seeking to offer alternatives to hatred.
AF Films has committed to supporting the project, citing its dedication to films that confront difficult contemporary issues like radicalization, violence, and the potential for personal change with honesty and sensitivity.
