A film produced and co-directed by Maribel De León
co-directed by Adolfo Cantú-Villarreal
written by Iván Cantú-Villarreal
SOLA is a story that delves into the complexities of the immigrant experience, shedding light on the profound sense of isolation that often accompanies it.
The film follows the journey of a young immigrant girl who finds herself in a new and unfamiliar land, where she grapples with the challenge of navigating an unknown world.
SOLA
Our protagonist, who recently arrived with her mother and brother, finds herself in a city where the language spoken is unfamiliar to her. Despite this barrier, she bravely ventures out to explore her new neighborhood, unafraid and curious to get to know this unfamiliar city.
Mamá
As many single moms and immigrant parents, she works tirelessly for her kids to have a better life and access to better opportunities. Even as she juggles all of this she finds time to enjoy the little things like cooking her favorite dishes and dancing to a cumbia on the radio.
The basketball gang
Our protagonist encounters a group of local kids playing basketball in the park on a sunny afternoon. As she quietly watched them, a curious young boy from the group approaches her with a proposition.
Maribel De León - Producer, Co-Director
A first-generation Mexican-American, Maribel grew up in Dallas, Texas. From a very young age, she has been deeply connected to her heritage, fully embracing her cultural traditions and the stories of her ancestors. She is committed to uplifting and celebrating her community through innovative artistic pursuits and dedicated community initiatives.
Adolfo Cantú-Villarreal - Co-Director
A Mexican filmmaker and cinematographer. He draws on the richness of his culture and his passion for cinema to create singular, emotional, and memorable work across his narrative, documentary, and commercial projects. In his films and through collaborations, he strives to tell the stories of the underrepresented and to showcase the artistry and talents of people of diverse backgrounds, both in front and behind the camera.
Iván Cantú-Villarreal
Growing up in México, some of his most cherished memories were of going to the movie theater with his family. The boundless imagination projected on screen inspired him to pursue a career in storytelling through film. He hoped that one day, he could create his own narratives that resonated with audiences and left a lasting impact on their hearts and minds.
The entirety of our crew will be composed by Talented and Diverse individuals.
This film could only be possible by the many creatives collaborating in this project and by grants and assistance provided by:
