Corina (OmeU) 2024, MEX, R: Urzula Barba Hopfner mit Naian González Norvind, Cristo Fernández, Ariana Candela, 94 Min

In Anwesenheit der Regisseurin

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Corina is 20 years old and does not leave her house except to work in a publishing house located in the neighborhood where she lives. After making a serious mistake with the end of the company's most famous book saga, Corina must overcome her fears with the help of Carlos and embark on a journey in search of a mysterious writer to save her job and that of her colleagues.

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Corina tiene 20 años y no sale de su casa salvo para ir a trabajar a una editorial situada en el barrio donde vive. Tras cometer un grave error con el final de la saga de libros más famosa de la empresa, Corina deberá superar sus miedos con la ayuda de Carlos y emprender un viaje en busca de un misterioso escritor para salvar su trabajo y el de sus compañeros.

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URZULA BARBA HOPFNER

Urzula Barba Hopfner is a Mexican director, writer, producer with over two decades of experience in film, television, and documentary editing. She made her directorial debut with Corina, her first feature as writer and director.

Corina has been acclaimed for its intimate perspective, refined visual style, and balance of humor and emotional depth. The film premiered at the Guadalajara International Film Festival (FICG), winning Best Feature “Hecho en Jalisco”, and went on to screen at major festivals including SXSW (Audience Award), Shanghai (Audience Award), Tallinn Black Nights, Los Cabos, and GIFF (Press Award). It received nine Ariel Award nominations, including Best First Feature, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, establishing Urzula as a distinctive and sensitive voice in contemporary Mexican cinema.

A 2025 BerlinAiR (Nipkow Programm / Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg) resident, Urzula bridges her creative work between Mexico and Europe, building a personal and visually resonant body of work.