Tres Mares is a short film exploring identity, love, and cultural heritage through a personal lens. Raised in Catalonia but with Ethiopian roots, Beruh Pietx Prat reflects on her childhood and the gaps in her memories about her biological mother. She and her sister Eskedar create an imagined portrait of their mother, piecing together information from their adoptive mother to fill in the blanks. The film blends Super 8 and digital footage, blurring the lines between reality and imagination through vibrant colors, textures, and imagery. It centers on the sisters' physical resemblance to their biological mother – the only tangible connection they have to her. This personal journey highlights universal themes of family, memory, and identity, embracing the complexities of adoption and cultural roots.

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