Ull Nu Festival Spotlights Andorra-Linked Short Films 'The Last Ferryman' and 'Inquieta'

The Ull Nu festival returns to Andorra this week, highlighting emerging audiovisual talent with strong connections to the country. Among the short films shortlisted for this year's competition are *The Last Ferryman* by Òscar Pichel, Paul Frey, and Aisling Murphy, and *Inquieta* by Romina Dolonguevich and dancer Marta Moran.

*The Last Ferryman* is a 14-minute documentary following Niall Cunningham as he takes over his late father's role as ferryman on Dalkey Island, a small landmass south of Dublin. The project emerged during Pichel's master's studies in documentary filmmaking in Ireland. "As often happens in documentaries, the story almost found us," Pichel said. The team discovered Cunningham's personal narrative during a visit to the island, finding it more compelling than the site's general history. The film examines grief, family legacy, and bonds to place, noting how Cunningham channeled his loss into continuing his father's work right after his death. A longtime follower of Ull Nu since its first edition, Pichel expressed excitement about screening there. It will show on 22 May in Block 1 at the Centre de Congressos, starting at 6:30pm.

In a contrasting style, *Inquieta* is a three-minute video art piece developed during lockdown from the artistic partnership between Dolonguevich and Moran, who met through contemporary dance. Facing strong creative urges amid restrictions, they headed into nature—Dolonguevich behind the camera, Moran performing with her body. The work delves into the body's ties to landscape and relentless mental activity. "It's a reflection of that nonstop mind, that uncontrollable force," Dolonguevich said. The creators view nature as an ideal setting for performance. "Dance isn't confined to a stage—any space in life can be a place to explore," they noted. They plan to expand this audiovisual language with new locations and themes. *Inquieta* screens on 23 May in Block 4 at the Centre de Congressos from 7:30pm.