I spent five years making The Years of Fierro. It was never easy to find the funding. The Alter-Ciné grant was at once the push that let me complete the film, as well as a moral shot in the arm, attentive and enthusiastic. The Foundation gave me the freedom to find the best way forward, with good observations during editing.

At one particular moment, when the process was complicated, a Foundation member sent me an email: Don’t be discouraged. A film is almost always a tough nut to crack! The good thing is that, when we arrive at the end, we forget all the problems we faced. That person was right. I thank the Foundation for helping me reach the end of this film