Diego Martinez Chacon

A Heart and a Zephyr

"Ein Herz und ein Zephyr" (A Heart and a Zephyr) unfolds its narrative in three distinct acts, tracing the journey of a West wind as it discovers love amidst the vibrant streets of Barcelona, intertwining with the life of a German artist named Helen. The film delves into the profound quest for love, fraught with the trials of heartbreak, within a surreal and visually captivating landscape, offering viewers fresh perspectives of a world seen by a mythical character. Captured predominantly through the lens of a specially modified camera, attuned to a unique infrared spectrum, the film embraces innovative cinematography techniques to evoke an ethereal ambiance. Spanning various locales across Catalonia, each setting serves as a backdrop to the poignant and transformative tale at the heart of "Ein Herz und ein Zephyr."