Last Night I Conquered the City of Thebes
On a cold winter afternoon, António and Jota return from the front with their friends, looking for an ancient Roman thermal bath. They joke with each other while wading through swamps, recounting past tactical glories. The baths have reappeared after a long time spent under the water of a reservoir, and people of all ages curious about the discovery come to spend the day. But there is something mysterious about these thermal springs – the waters seem to exert an influence on the mood of the men, giving them the courage to say things they have never told anyone. As day turns to night, they confess their feelings and their fears of losing their best friend forever.
Gabriel Azorín has directed the short films 'Greyhounds', 'Tomorrow, the Bullet' and 'The Noise of the Universe'. He is a member of the film collective lacasinegra. His work has been screened at festivals such as San Sebastián, Entrevues, Festival dei Popoli, Seville or Ficunam. He is also artistic advisor or producer in films like 'Azor' by Andreas Fontana (Berlinale), 'La sangre es blanca' by Óscar Vincentelli (FIDMarseille) or 'H' by Carlos Pardo Ros (Visions du Réel).