La Vuelta De La Manzana - The Âme Project

This film is a reflection on what it means to revisit the past through the lens of who we’ve become—reliving your childhood through adult eyes and recognizing the quiet shift from innocence to awareness. “La Vuelta De La Manzana” which in Spanish translates to “A Walk Around the Block,” is a personal piece about my childhood and the house I grew up in, a immeasurably special place that belonged to my grandparents. It was where my cousins and I played, where so much of who we are was shaped, and where the simplest and joyful moments became the foundation of our lives. At its core, this film is about shedding your adolescence and simply becoming—about the inevitable act of growing up. It explores how time can feel like the greatest thief, taking moments before we realize their value, while also revealing itself as the greatest teacher. Because in looking back, we come to understand that we don’t have to let go of what once was, so long as it continues to live within us. • Performed by Company Member Alejandra Bess Directed and Choreographed by Idalmy Vandepas Film, Photography, and Sound Design by Christian Vandepas