An apocryphal tale from the Book of Genesis. Jacob, the son of Isaac, sees in a dream a staircase, the base of which rests on the earth, and the top reaches heaven; angels ascend and descend on it. Every step of the ladder and every movement along it in this vision has its own meaning. Marc Chagall, using a metaphorical image from Scripture, presented in his paintings the interweaving and intertwining of the lives of the inhabitants of the hinterland, each of whom has his own Jacob's ladder, along which angels move — the arbiters of their destinies.
Jul 1993
SHOT ON A IPHONE. A high school student’s resistance to learning Spanish turns the classroom into a battleground of frustration, humor, and unexpected breakthroughs. Struggling with his teachers' traditional methods, he remains stubbornly stuck—until a new instructor arrives with a different approach. Through patience, unconventional teaching, and a refusal to give up, the student begins to see language learning in a new light, even as his own temper threatens to stand in the way. Blending sharp comedy with moments of genuine growth, this film series explores the challenges of mastering something unfamiliar—without ever feeling like a lesson. It’s a story of perseverance, perspective shifts, and the unexpected ways we learn beyond the classroom.
Mar 2025
In DOGS, a young girl named Andy sets out to help homeless animals in Guatemala by starting a charity to give them homes. What begins as a simple, heartfelt mission quickly spirals into a clash with corporate greed when a shady investor takes an interest in her idea. With her teacher by her side, Andy must face the manipulative world of business, where her age, gender, and innocence are weaponized against her. This is a satire about the exploitation of pure intentions in a profit-driven world, told with humor, heart, and a sharp critique of power dynamics.
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