
A kid dreams of being a photographer despite his blindness and his father's disapproval.
Directed by Kenia González, Backlighting leans on a strong ensemble — Gerardo Murguía, Irán Castillo, Sebastián Aguirre — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2011.
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Martin, a young blind photographer, is divided between his friendship with restaurant worker Andy and the exclusive love that Celia—who is terribly jealous of this new friendship—has for him.
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