The Unfixing

Synopsis

The film presents a richly personal visual diary, capturing the intimate moments of Bentacourt’s personal struggles with a debilitating illness and the rippling effects on her family, all while engaging with larger ecological questions. As her body begins to break donw, so too does the planet – both requiring a radical transformation and renewal.

In the presence of the director.

Press

“Gorgeous, incredibly deep and wide, and truthful. Its prescription has good results in one swallow” Sheila Nevins, winner of 11 Oscars, 31 Emmys, & 42 Peabodys

“Completely stunning and powerful, making us think and contemplate connections between things that people don’t usually make and the film is groundbreaking in that way. It is visceral, relatable, mystical and spiritual. ” Alan Berliner, Emmy Award winner & Guggenheim Fellow

“An evolutionary film featuring the human condition as a reflection of our Mother Earth’s health and healing processes… I recommend this film for all people, and especially our young people who are the next generation(s) of caregivers.” – Sandra Owén:nakon Deer, Indigenous Educational and Curriculum Specialist

Festivals

Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, 2024 (World Premiere)
Belgrade Documentary Film Festival – 30th January 2025

Director's Biography

Nicole Betancourt is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker celebrated for her ability to merge the personal and the political in emotionally impactful stories.

Selected Filmography

“HEALING REBEL” , 20-min NFT educational video, visual artist (2019)
“SING THE WATER SONG”, 4-min viral video, Director, Editor 2018
“SAVING CARLA” , episode, Producer, 2012
“PARENT EARTH” series, Producer, 2008-2012
“90 MILES”, Producer, Camera (1998-2000)
“BEFORE YOU GO: A DAUGHTER’S DIARY”, Director, Producer, Writer, Camera (1996)

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Synopsis

Le film représente un journal visuel intime de la lutte personnelle de Nicole contre une maladie mystérieuse et les répercussions sur sa famille, tout en s’engageant dans des questions écologiques universelles. Alors que son corps et la planète souffrent, les deux nécessitent une transformation et un renouvellement radicaux.

Presse

“Gorgeous, incredibly deep and wide, and truthful. Its prescription has good results in one swallow” Sheila Nevins, gagnante de 11 Oscars, 31 Emmys, & 42 Peabodys

“Completely stunning and powerful, making us think and contemplate connections between things that people don’t usually make and the film is groundbreaking in that way. It is visceral, relatable, mystical and spiritual. ” Alan Berliner, gagnant de l’Emmy Award et Guggenheim Fellow

“An evolutionary film featuring the human condition as a reflection of our Mother Earth’s health and healing processes… I recommend this film for all people, and especially our young people who are the next generation(s) of caregivers.” -Sandra Owén:nakon Deer, spécialiste en éducation et curriculum indigène

Festivals

Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival, 2024 (Première mondiale)
Belgrade Documentary Film Festival – 30 janvier 2025

Biographie de la réalisatrice

Nicole Betancourt est une réalisatrice primée aux Emmy Awards, reconnue pour sa capacité à fusionner le personnel et le politique dans des récits émotionnellement percutants.

Filmographie sélective :

« HEALING REBEL », vidéo éducative NFT de 20 minutes, artiste visuel (2019)
« SING THE WATER SONG », vidéo virale de 4 minutes, Réalisatrice, Monteuse (2018)
« SAVING CARLA », épisode, Productrice (2012)
« PARENT EARTH series », Productrice (2008-2012)
« 90 MILES », Productrice, Caméra (1998-2000)
« BEFORE YOU GO: A DAUGHTER’S DIARY », Réalisatrice, Productrice, Scénariste, Caméra (1996)