"Melbourne Film Festival Celebrates Absurdity and Artistry: ‘A Poet’ Takes Home Bright Horizons Award"
Melbourne, Australia — The Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) crowned its Bright Horizons winner at the annual awards ceremony, recognizing Simón Mesa Soto’s film, A Poet, as the standout contribution of the year. The story revolves around Oscar Restrepo, portrayed by Ubeimar Rios, an aging poet whose erratic lifestyle leads him to form a meaningful connection with a gifted young woman named Rebeca Andrade. This mentorship evolves into a poignant exploration of creativity and danger. A Poet, which previously garnered the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, is Soto’s second … Read more