Emma's Dream

Sixteen-year-old Emma and her father, Marco, live in the Del Tigre delta near Buenos Aires. Each day, the two embark on a boat journey; Emma to school, and Maco to deliver propane butane bottles to their neighbors. Life without a mother and wife is tough, but their relationship is strong and loving. And fragile. A significant test arises when Emma is offered a scholarship to study in London. Her desire to travel beyond her father's boat on the local river, however, meets with her father's disapproval. The film offers a completely different view of contemporary Argentine youth cinema. The hustle and bustle of life in Buenos Aires is juxtaposed with the tranquil river journey, and politically themed stories are interspersed with the everyday lives of locals. The camera captures the beautiful nature, allowing us to be mesmerized by the beauty of the river, which becomes another character in the film. (Zlín Film Festival)