Desiree

Review by Eva Sangiorgi for U.N.A.M International Film festival Valentina Pelayo shares a conversation with Mexican artist Felipe Ehrenberg, through a delicate film meant to be an homage to his continuous expressive quest and fascinating personality, and whose critical reflection was a reference for the filmmaker during her formative years. The archive images go over Ehrenberg's tireless trajectory up to his current work, equally restless and very active, conveying an idea of the eclecticism of his art, streaked by a profound sense of humor. With a definite pro Latin-American vocation, Ehrenberg is, however, an artist of international influence who has contributed to connecting the Mexican social and artistic scene with international circles. His work is nonetheless profoundly committed with the situation in Mexico and it is a reflection of his idiosyncrasy, despite the obstacles that have appeared along his path. Quoting Jorge Luis Borges and Valeria Luiselli, the director creates a reflection-in the form of an essay- on the interview that guides the structure of the film, pacing the time in the chapters that close in a circular way, insisting on the idea that reunions offer new possibilities. This is, indeed, what the meeting with Felipe Ehrenberg has represented for Valentina Pelayo-the beginning of a new path, inspired by an artist of extraordinary generosity and communicative power. "A beautiful documentary" - Billy Woodberry "A sensitive documentary, and good portrait of a visual artist" - Jorge Ayala Blanco This documentary is a window that meditates and reflects upon a young filmmaker's relationship with a prominent artist; Felipe Ehrenberg (1943); a leading multi-disciplinary pioneer of experimental art in Latin America. Through their dialogue, Ehrenberg mediates upon diverse themes that are echoed in his life and conceptual work. This essay film portrays two artists from different generations who return to their homeland.