She was my main source of news and she helped me open my eyes to the social and political reality of my country. JF: Since I was a teenager, I would listen to Carmen on the radio. And, as a result, change still seems possible. In that context, Carmen’s somewhat optimistic point of view brings a glance of hope in an otherwise seemingly hopeless situation. Through this encounter, I aim to create a film essay where the link between the official discourse and the one I believe to be true is evident, and to ask myself how Mexico ended up knee-deep in a spiral of extreme violence, corruption and impunity. JF: “ Radio Silence” is my encounter with my country’s most renowned journalist, Carmen Aristegui, in one of the most critical moments of her professional career amidst a complex and violent year for Mexico. W&H: Describe the film for us in your own words. You can find more information on the fest’s website. This year’s fest has gone digital due to COVID-19, and runs June 11- 20. “Radio Silence” will screen in the New York edition of the 2020 Human Rights Watch Film Festival. She received a Masters in Cinema Studies through a joint program between ECAL (Ecole Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne) and HEAD (Haute Ecole d’Art et Design) in Geneva. Juliana Fanjul received a BA in Visual Communication and attended the documentary department at EICTV (International Cinema and TV School of San Antonio de las Banos).
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