A Marte

Set against the backdrop of an impending Mars colonization mission, A Marte tells the story of Andrés and Ernesto, ex-lovers reuniting for one last weekend together. In the borrowed seclusion of a mountain house, their shared history resurfaces Ernesto’s insecurity over his dual life and societal expectations and Andrés’s frustration with Ernesto’s constraints. Voyeuristic cinematography and emotionally charged conversations unravel their unresolved conflicts. This down-to-earth drama reflects on love, identity, and the choices that shape us, culminating in a poignant farewell that leaves both men facing their paths ahead with bittersweet clarity.

Francisco Valdez is a director and producer with a background in cinematography. His work is defined by a precise visual approach and an intimate focus on character-driven storytelling. He has directed El Trayecto, De Pez en Cuando, Sol en el Agua, Mi Les Paul and Amigo D. As a cinematographer, he has worked on both national and international productions, including serving as second unit cinematographer on Old, directed by M. Night Shyamalan and as cinematographer on Ladrones a Domicilio, The Mountain Thief and The Beautiful Lie, the latter awarded Best Short Film at the MTV Movie Awards. A Marte is his latest feature film.