Honorable Mention in the category « Sport / Movement »

Havana, Cuba, 2024.
In a country where color persists despite scarcity, people constantly reinvent themselves, seeking new ways to live with dignity and joy. Amid worn yet vibrant streets, children of all ages gather daily at a circus school. There, under a strict, almost military-like discipline, they train tirelessly from early hours. Their bodies, in constant motion, learn to converse with the space and with one another, creating a choreography that feels both spontaneous and precise—a synchronicity born more from passion than from command. The magic of the circus lies not only in the tricks, but in the hope built with every rehearsal.