Three Sparks is a 2023 Albanian-Mexican[1] documentary film written, directed, produced, filmed, scored and edited by Naomi Uman.[2] The film shows the role of women in a small rural town in Albania.[3]

Three Sparks
Rotterdam release poster
Directed byNaomi Uman
Written byNaomi Uman
Produced byNaomi Uman
CinematographyNaomi Uman
Edited byNaomi Uman
Music byNaomi Uman
Distributed byKino Rebelde
Release date
Running time
95 minutes
CountriesAlbania
Mexico
LanguagesEnglish
Albanese

Synopsis

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This three-part film explores the traditions of rural Albania and the role of women in society, all in an intimate documentary from a foreigner.[2]

Release

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Three Sparks had its international premiere on February 1, 2023, as part of the Tiger Competition selection at the 52nd International Film Festival Rotterdam.[4]

Reception

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Critical reception

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Davide Abbatescianni from Cineuropa wrote: "All in all, this “motion-picture book” choice is fascinating, even though it may become harder and harder to follow as time passes. It also creates some distance from the subjects, who all seem to be part of the book's “illustrations”."[5]

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient Result Ref.
2023 International Film Festival Rotterdam Tiger Award Naomi Uman Nominated [6]

References

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  1. ^ Three Sparks (Cine.com) (in Spanish), retrieved 2023-04-07
  2. ^ a b "THREE SPARKS". KINO REBELDE. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. ^ "three sparks | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  4. ^ "LatAm cinema » Estrenos mundiales y proyectos latinoamericanos en el 52º Festival de Rotterdam". Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  5. ^ "Review: three sparks". Cineuropa - the best of european cinema. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  6. ^ Ntim, Zac (2022-12-19). "Rotterdam Film Festival Reveals Full Program Including Tiger Competition". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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