Simone Bucio, Ana Cristina Barragán & Francis Eddú Llumiquinga interview on The Ivy at Venice 2025

Описание: Simone Bucio, Ana Cristina Barragán & Francis Eddú Llumiquinga interview on The Ivy at Venice Film Festival 2025: Casting non-actors, intimacy, trauma & Ecuadorian cinema

Ana Cristina Barragán discusses the making of her film The Ivy, which premiered at Venice 2025. Barragán explains her longstanding interest in themes of family and adolescence, and how The Ivy continues her exploration of complex emotional bonds. She describes her distinctive casting process, working with both experienced actors such as Simone Bucio and newcomers like Francis Eddú Llumiquinga, and highlights the importance of building trust and intimacy among the cast—often through months of rehearsal. Barragán details her approach to directing, revealing that the camera adapts to the actors’ performances, prioritising authenticity over technical convenience.

Simone Bucio explains what drew her to the role, reflecting on her attraction to “broken” characters and the unique dynamic of working alongside non-professionals. Francis Eddú Llumiquinga discusses appearing in front of the camera for the first time and the challenges faced during physically demanding shoots, such as filming in freezing conditions.

Barragán reflects on the film’s subtlety and ambiguity, and discusses how The Ivy questions conventional labels in relationships, emphasising the strength found in vulnerability and connection. She expresses her gratitude at premiering in Venice, and hopes The Ivy will open new doors for Ecuadorian cinema on the international stage.

Interviewer: Sarah Bradbury
Editing: Olivia Barker

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