Phantom Eye

Phantom Eye is a thought-provoking exploration of the lingering effects of eye trauma amidst social unrest, where the removal of an eye gives birth to phantom pain and haunting hallucinations.

Produced by

Carlos Hurtado Múnera

Directed by

Carlos Hurtado Múnera

Project Description

After a person's eye is removed due to illness or trauma, the nervous system can generate phantom pain and sometimes hallucinations. Between 2019 and 2021, many Colombians protested against an unjust government and riots started to break out when the police violently attacked demonstrators. One of the most common injuries produced by the public force was eye trauma.

About the Director

Carlos Hurtado Múnera is an experimental filmmaker hailing from Bogota, Colombia. With a sharp focus on independent and alternative audiovisual production, Carlos has become a trailblazer in the realm of hybrid projects.

His films have garnered critical acclaim and recognition at various festivals, including the prestigious FullDome Festival in Jena, Germany. Carlos's thought-provoking work explores the identity of the digital image as a revolutionary element, leveraging new technologies to push the boundaries of storytelling. As a juror at renowned film festivals like the Bogota International Film Festival and the San Sebastian International Film Festival, Carlos has cemented his expertise in the industry.