Aizea: City of the Wind (2001)

A magical realism love tale about the final family reunion in the cursed town of AIZEA, seven years after a husband and father was taken away by the wind.

Director:

Ione Hernández

Writer:

Ione Hernández

Stars:

Laura Bayonas, Dantes Sivilla, Edwin Bourgqes

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Laura Bayonas	...	Aida
Dantes Sivilla	...	Raul
Edwin Bourgqes	...	Assed
Andrew Aguayo	...	Victor
Vira Montes	...	Grey Hair Crone
Sabina Baum	...	Paula
Jeremy West	...	Priest
Santos Morales	...	Old Farmer in Train
Randy Rose	...	Bartender Pascual
Christa Lang	...	Card Playing Woman #1
Elizabeth Liang	...	Card Playing Woman #2
Maryam Farzine	...	Card Playing Woman #3
Steve Pena	...	Dumbfounded Patron #1
James Michael Hill	...	Dumbfounded Patron #2
Justina Hardesty	...	Dumbfounded Patron #3

Storyline

Aizea - City of the Wind tells the story of a woman who has challenged the law of her town. She falls in love with a foreigner, knowing that all contact with strangers is strictly forbidden. This prohibition has its roots in a legend from the distant past. Aida is punished by the Gods. Her decision to marry a foreigner turns her life upside down. On her wedding day, an enormous windstorm arrives and destroys Aizea. Assed, Aida's fiance is taken away by the wind until he disappears completely within the clouds. From this day on, Aida experiences the rejection of the villagers. However, she never loses the hope or belief that she will be reunited with her fiance. Her waiting is shared with the fruit of the love between her and her lost fiance: Raul, Aida's son. Like his mother, Raul hopes that one day the"angels" will bring back his father and in his dream world he talks to the stars. The faith, the patience and the purity of the mother and her son will be rewarded. The accidental stop ...

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Plot Keywords:

student film | independent film

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Genres:

Drama | Short

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Details

Country:

Canada Spain Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 August 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aizea - Ciudad del viento

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Aizea Films Canada, I.H. Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

29 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

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