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The Story of the Boy How Was There  Sergio  Ruiz García 
Feb-2025


9'  Spanish Spain


"The Story of the Boy Who Was There" is a short documentary film that captures the testimony of Tito, a man over 90 years old who recalls his childhood during the Spanish Civil War in the rural setting of Cueto, Santander. At just six years old, he witnessed scenes that would mark his life forever.

"The Story of the Boy Who Was There" is a short documentary film that captures the testimony of Tito, a man over 90 years old who recalls his childhood during the Spanish Civil War in the rural setting of Cueto, Santander. At just six years old, he witnessed scenes that would mark his life forever.


  English  English

Category:  Documentary 

Genre:  Human Rights  Drama 


Section:  International Documentary Short Films Category


 
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Director


Sergio Ruiz García

Spain
Biofilmography

Español:

Sergio Ruiz García (Santander, España, 1983)

Cineasta interesado en las historias que fusionan la etnografía de los entornos con los relatos personales que surgen de ellos. Formado en el ámbito audiovisual como fotógrafo y videógrafo, ha desarrollado una mirada singular que busca capturar la conexión íntima entre las personas y los paisajes que habitan, con especial atención al mundo rural. Este interés nace de sus propias raíces, creció en el seno de una familia profundamente vinculada al medio rural, lo que le otorgó una sensibilidad hacia la vida en el campo y sus historias.

Antes de dirigir sus primeros proyectos cinematográficos, Sergio realizó grabaciones en entornos de montaña, documentando actividades como el alpinismo y la espeleología. Estas experiencias reforzaron su vínculo con la naturaleza y las narrativas humanas que florecen en ella.

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English:

Sergio Ruiz García (Santander, Spain, 1983)

He is a filmmaker interested in stories that blend the ethnography of environments with the personal narratives that emerge from them. Self-taught as a photographer and videographer, he has developed a distinctive perspective that seeks to capture the intimate connection between people and the landscapes they inhabit, with a particular focus on rural life. This interest is deeply rooted in his own background, having grown up in a family closely tied to the rural world, which has given him a deep sensitivity towards life in the countryside and its stories.

Before directing his first film projects, Sergio worked in mountain environments, documenting activities such as mountaineering, climbing, and caving. These experiences strengthened his bond with nature and the human stories that flourish within it.

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Producer


Sergio Ruiz García

Spain
Biofilmography

Español:

Sergio Ruiz García (Santander, España, 1983)

Cineasta interesado en las historias que fusionan la etnografía de los entornos con los relatos personales que surgen de ellos. Formado en el ámbito audiovisual como fotógrafo y videógrafo, ha desarrollado una mirada singular que busca capturar la conexión íntima entre las personas y los paisajes que habitan, con especial atención al mundo rural. Este interés nace de sus propias raíces, creció en el seno de una familia profundamente vinculada al medio rural, lo que le otorgó una sensibilidad hacia la vida en el campo y sus historias.

Antes de dirigir sus primeros proyectos cinematográficos, Sergio realizó grabaciones en entornos de montaña, documentando actividades como el alpinismo y la espeleología. Estas experiencias reforzaron su vínculo con la naturaleza y las narrativas humanas que florecen en ella.

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English:

Sergio Ruiz García (Santander, Spain, 1983)

He is a filmmaker interested in stories that blend the ethnography of environments with the personal narratives that emerge from them. Self-taught as a photographer and videographer, he has developed a distinctive perspective that seeks to capture the intimate connection between people and the landscapes they inhabit, with a particular focus on rural life. This interest is deeply rooted in his own background, having grown up in a family closely tied to the rural world, which has given him a deep sensitivity towards life in the countryside and its stories.

Before directing his first film projects, Sergio worked in mountain environments, documenting activities such as mountaineering, climbing, and caving. These experiences strengthened his bond with nature and the human stories that flourish within it.



Cast & Crew

Marta Solano
Co-writer

 
Sergio  Ruiz García
Co-writer

 
Sergio  Ruiz García
Director of photography

 
Alejandro  Ruiz García
Sound

 
Carmen López
Film editor

 
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