Selected Film
La Pura Vida is a short documentary exploring the evolving cultural landscape of Ojochal, Costa Rica. Through intimate interviews with local elders and newer foreign residents, the film delves into themes of gentrification, change, and cultural heritage, while reflecting on the personal significance of the town for the filmmaker. With a balance of nostalgia and critique, La Pura Vida captures the tension between tradition and growth, the resilience of a community, and the timeless essence of 'pura vida.'
Duration: 00:09:04
Country of Origin: Costa Rica
Language: English, Spanish
Director(s): Gabriel Cordonero
Writer(s): Gabriel Cordonero
Producer(s): Joshua Gallegos
Key Cast: Gabriel Cordonero
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