Based on fragments from Jimena Yengle's poignant book Ser Amado, To Be Loved is a cinematic exploration of the profound nature and intricate nuances of love. This short film invites viewers on an intimate journey, unraveling what it means to love and be loved, delving into the complex emotions and connections that define human relationships.
The screenplay draws inspiration from the book's prologue and one of its thirteen evocative stories, The Yellow Ribbon Filmmaker. Through tender imagery and heartfelt storytelling, the film captures the delicate interplay between longing, creativity, and the enduring pursuit of emotional truth.
A fusion of literary elegance and visual poetry, To Be Loved seeks to evoke both reflection and warmth, resonating with anyone who has ever pondered the universal yet deeply personal essence of love.
The project is part of the subthemes Re-imagining identity through poetry, Healing Narratives - Poetry, Mental Health and Collective Trauma, Poetry and the Digital Commons - New platforms, new audience.
Author
Jimena Yengle
Jimena Yengle is a 22-year-old multidisciplinary artist with a special interest in poetic surrealism, who has previously directed theater pieces for the Youth Infringement Festival (Ottawa) and Juvenis Festival (Kingston). She is the author of the novels "Roma Enamorada" (2021), "De Aqui a la Catedral" (2022), "Ser Amado" (2023) , works such as "Pablo y yo" (2024) and her recently published Poetry Collection “Where Flowers Bloom in Outer Space”(2024).
