Edition 2026

Short films

Murmurations

Isolated during COVID, Xavier films the hypnotic flights of starlings, which awaken memories of his HIV diagnosis and a longing for connection. Through voice messages with his lover in Brazil, early AIDS activism in New York, and Afro-Brazilian Candomblé rituals, the film becomes a meditation on grief, survival, and collective resilience.

Theme:

AnimalsBiographicalHistoryLGBTQI+Queer

Xavier Marrades

Xavier Marrades is a filmmaker working in the field of non-fiction. He lives and works between Cervera (Catalonia), NYC and Bahia (Brazil). His films have been presented at festivals such as IDFA, Sheffield Doc/Fest, New Directors/New Films, and Camerimage. He studied Audiovisual Communication at the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and completed a Master’s degree in Documentary (MFA) at the School of Visual Arts (NYC). He is currently developing a documentary feature film in Brazil.

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Technical details

Year:

2025

Credits

Applicant
Xavier Marrades
Director
Xavier Marrades
Scriptwriter
Xavier Marrades
Editor
Xavier Marrades
Executive producer
Kelly Armendariz
Executive producer
Zain Sheikh
Producer
Jerome Thelia
Producer
Mark Stafford
Producer
Xavier Marrades
Scenario
Xavier Marrades
Film festival distribution
Xavier Marrades

Screening times

Thu 14/05/2026
19:00
CCCB | Auditori

Awards