Moon's Heart

(El corazón de la luna)
Aldo Salvini | Drama, Science Fiction, Fiction

2021 | 80 minutes | Peru

An old woman trapped by memories and a demonic force cares for an ant until a "mechanical angel" arrives with a mission to save her.

Synopsis

Selected by the Ministry of Culture as the Peruvian entry for Best International Film at the 95th Academy Awards, Moon’s Hart is a mesmerizing, dialogue-free fantasy drama.

Haydeé Cáceres delivers a stunning performance as M, an elderly woman adrift in life, homeless, and overlooked by society. Her solitary days, filled with nostalgic memories and a haunting darkness, take a turn when she encounters a tiny creature—a mere ant—and chooses to share her world with it. As her story unfolds, a mysterious “mechanical angel” arrives, offering hope and transformation.

Blending existential themes with inventive cinematic storytelling, this award-winning film immerses viewers through its evocative use of imagery, sound, and music, earning accolades at the SCI-FI London Film Festival and the Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival, among others.

Reviews

El Corazón de la Luna enshrouds the audience with audiovisual charm and a curated aesthetic, eschewing traditional and unnecessary dialogue so common in commercial films.” – Zoraida Rengifo, Cinencuentro

“Before being a fantasy film, El Corazón de la Luna is a heartfelt drama that focuses solely in its protagonist... her universe, both tragic and healing.” – Carlos Esquives, Cinencuentro

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Festivals

Academy Awards - Peru's Official Selection for Best International Film; The Boston Science Fiction Film Festival - Best Actress; Festival Sci-Fi London - Best Feature Film; Festival Sydney Science Fiction Film Festival - Best Actress; Fantaspoa - Best Actress

DIRECTOR: Aldo Salvini

NATIONALITY: Peru

YEAR: 2021

GENRE: Drama, Science Fiction, Fiction

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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