An Oscillating Shadow

An Oscillating Shadow is a documentary set during the Chilean dictatorship. The film focuses on a father who worked as a photographer and his daughter, who spends time with him in a darkroom. As she helps develop photographs, the process becomes a way to resist the political climate and imagine different possibilities for the future.

The film was written and directed by Celeste Rojas Mugica, who also served as a producer alongside Florencia de Mugica and Xénia Maingot. This production was a collaborative effort between companies from Argentina, France, and Chile, including Elías Querejeta Zine Eskola, Eaux-Vives Productions, and Bomba Cine. Released on June 26, 2024, the documentary has a total runtime of 77 minutes.