Carlos is approaching midlife trapped in a personal crisis that has lingered too long. Rosa, his mother, suffers from disabling pain that is only mitigated by the warm waters of hydrotherapy. One night, she offers to make the ultimate sacrifice so that they can both transit to a better place. A short film about love, hope and relief we all long for.

Director's Statement

The audiovisual experience allows us to share perspectives on life, our environment, and transcendence. For me, cinema has always been a meaningful space for dialogue. Reliefs is deeply personal: as my parents age, I confront fear, distance, guilt, and the limits of care. Water becomes a central symbol—an embrace, immersion, rebirth—while a rehabilitation center frames a story about life and death. The film portrays a mother and son bound by love and obligation, negotiating sacrifice and freedom. Ultimately, Reliefs suggests a third path: acceptance and complicity as a shared, compassionate way forward.

Category: Drama, Short, Award Winner.
Themes: Aging, Family, World Cinema.

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