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Pasta Negra @Sundance 2025

Director Jorge Thielen Armand shows the reality of Venezeuelan women in a compelling short film

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2 years ago

January 30, 2025

Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Pasta Negra is a compelling short film directed by Jorge Thielen Armand. This Canadian-Italian-Venezuelan-Colombian co-production follows the journey of three Venezuelan women as they cross the border into Colombia in search of a simple yet essential commodity: a packet of pasta. The narrative delves into themes of scarcity, resilience, and the lengths to which individuals will go to secure necessities.

Adapted from Karina Sainz Borgo‘s story “Tijeras,” Pasta Negra offers a poignant exploration of the socio-economic challenges faced by many Venezuelans. The film’s inclusion in Sundance’s lineup highlights its international appeal and the universal relevance of its themes. As part of the festival’s diverse selection of short films, Pasta Negra stands out for its authentic storytelling and its focus on the human spirit’s perseverance amidst adversity. FERNTV says to take a look at one of Canada’s greatest talents Jorge Thielen Armand.

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Fernando Fernandez

Fernando Fernandez is a graduate of Environmental Studies at York University in Toronto. He became interested in entertainment journalism in the late 2000s writing for online startups. He founded FERNTV in 2009 and focused mainly on the film industry. With over a thousand interviews conducted with all walks of life in film, he is still learning as if every day is day one.