Light Memories

This documentary is a quiet triumph-a film so delicate and lyrical, it seems to breathe with its own pulse. With every frame, it pulls gently at the heartstrings, crafting a narrative that resonates far beyond its runtime. It is a celebration of cinema itself: of the power of images, of light and shadow, and of the stories we carry deep within us.

The cinematography is nothing short of exquisite-each shot composed with painterly care, revealing not just what is seen, but what is felt. It's a film where every glance, every silence, every fleeting moment becomes a universe of meaning.

At its core, this is a film overflowing with humanity. It radiates a deep, almost disarming love for people-their fragility, their resilience, their quiet beauty. It doesn't shout its truth; it whispers it, and in doing so, it lodges itself firmly in the viewer's heart.

This is not just a documentary-it is a love letter to life, to art, and to the tender connections that make us human.

« The sweetness is first an intelligence, of that which carries life, and saves it and increases it. » (Anne Dufourmantelle in La Puissance de la douceur).

Eco de Luz (Light Memories) is a gem, a piece of art, an amazing illustration of the power of sweetness to heal wounds and celebrate life. It is a strong, sensitive, true, forthright, necessary, universal and very beautiful movie, crossed by the light of Luz all along.

Congratulations to the authors and all those who participated in making real this work of great humanity. Thinking about the time it took to get there, with the difficulty of dealing with a very intimate issue with its own family, reinforces the feeling that this team, as the protagonists, were animated by much love and generosity.

Misha Vallejo's photography is amazing. My thoughts to the editor for its tough and beautiful work.

Anne Dufourmantelle also wrote about the sweetness : « From animality, she keeps the instinct, from childhood the enigma, from prayer the appeasement, from nature the unpredictability, from light, the light. » This movie is all that at once.

Eco de luz (Light Memories) is a wonderful and intimate film.

It beautifully highlights the importance of addressing difficult and painful subjects as a way to break patterns and heal. The weight of these themes is balanced by the light and joy brought by Misha Vallejo's grandmother, Luz (Light in Spanish). Misha Vallejo's keen eye as a photographer, his attention to detail and the stunning cinematography make the film visually captivating and a deeply moving experience.

The film feels like a family photo album brought to life, where memories, emotions, and generations intertwine.

Whether or not you've lived an experience like what happens in Misha's family, you can still connect to the film and be deeply moved.

Eco de luz / Light memories, directed by Misha Vallejo, is a sensory, poetic exploration that transcends conventional narrative structures, forging a profound connection with the viewer on a personal and subconscious level.

From the very beginning, Vallejo invites us to contemplate time and landscape with a rhythm characteristic of contemplative cinema. The cinematography is hypnotic, with frames that capture the intricate relationship between humans and their environment, inviting the audience into these intimate moments. The interplay of light and shadow and color palette, reinforces the sensation of experiencing a visual poem rather than a linear story.

Eco de luz speaks of family, secrets, generational trauma, healing, and, above all, love. Elements that shape, break, and ultimately rebuild us. The silences and natural sounds do more than accompany the imagery; they amplify its emotional depth. The film explores the process of healing and breaking cycles...a journey that might begin individually but ends up radiating outward to affect the collective.

At the heart of this story is Luz, Misha's grandmother. Her love and humor serve as a unifying force across generations, grounding the film in warmth and authenticity.

Eco de luz is more than a story-it is an immersive experience. The interwoven narratives of this family evoke a deep introspection that lingers long after the screen fades, challenging prewritten histories and opening new avenues for reflection and change.