Deuses de Pedra plot
What is a border? Besides the frequent use and abuse of this word in our daily lives, a border is formed by the people who live there. This simple principle is the basis of Iván Castiñeiras’ debut, “Deuses de Pedra”. Told as an odyssey through time, the film introduces us to the people who live around the oldest border in Europe: the one between Spain and Portugal. From smugglers to kings, from children to shepherds, this beautiful area becomes a theatre where history repeats itself. “Deuses de Pedra” focuses on issues relevant to many border areas in Europe, such as mining and emigration, and shows the effects of political decisions made far away on the daily lives of ordinary people.