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Title: Bodies
Runtime: 12 min
Country: USA
Director: Luca Bueno
Placement: Award of Merit
Competition: March, 2025
Synopsis: Two LAPD officers respond to a disturbance call at a modest home in a predominantly immigrant neighborhood. The home reveals unsettling signs that suggest a larger, unseen story. Alvarez, grappling with his own cultural heritage, faces a moral dilemma that challenges his sense of duty and empathy. The film delves into the complexities of the immigration debate, highlighting the personal and ethical struggles faced by those on both sides of the law.