Patricia Ortega discusses transformative impact of cinema

Venezuelan director Patricia Ortega discusses the transformative power of cinema and her latest film, ‘9 lunas’. Based in Seville, Ortega emphasizes that film should provoke internal movement and debate among audiences.

Her new work, ‘9 lunas’, follows the story of Ángel, a trans man whose life as a gym instructor changes following a pregnancy. Ortega describes the production as a deeply human and reflective process that enriched her both personally and professionally. The film features an ensemble cast including Zack Gómez-Rolls, Jorge Sanz, María León, Sara Sálamo, Fernando Guallar, and Kiti Mánver.