Synopsis
At some point years ago, Joel’s life took a wrong turn. He let himself be drawn in by the energy of unscrupulous gangsters to run criminal errands for a pittance. He has known his way around envelops and guns ever since. But now the day has come when he wants to leave the sinister night shifts behind and follow his actual destiny: repairing motors, keeping his car repair shop in Mexico City afloat and getting people moving. But the gang boss chooses the birthday of Joel’s beloved nephew of all days to direct him to a last job. Joel must debate this with himself and, above all, make a decision.
Aferrado (2024) is a 18 min animation short film by Esteban Azuela. At some point years ago, Joel’s life took a wrong turn. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2025).
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Festival History
- Mutoscope 2026 - Compétition #3
- Bolton International Film Festival 2025
- Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2025 generic
- Krakow Film Festival 2025 generic
- Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films 2024 generic
- DOK Leipzig 2024 generic
