Lucia MG

DIHYA, 2021

Dihya captures my sister Mia at a pivotal moment of her life, exploring transformation, friendship, and self-expression. Through ritualized preparation, intimate conversations, and performative tableaux, Mia inhabits a world that oscillates between vulnerability and strength. Energetic dance, music, and the reading of absurd messages from dating apps create a portrait of presence, resilience, and poise. The film premiered at the Locarno Film Festival and received the Swiss Moving Image Prize 2021.

Director, Writer, and Editor: Lucia Martinez Garcia

Starring: Mia Martinez Garcia, Mady Calo

Cinematography: Augustin Losserand
Sound Engineer: Hugo Radi
Music: Mandine Knoepfel