La Casa de Arguello is an intimate film that required self-direction and independence. I filmed my grandmother, my mother and my family, over a period of 17 years. I worked alone, wanting to preserve as much intimacy as possible, in all circumstances. Capturing those moments that « tell » the story meant taking time to observe the evolution of characters, as with my grandmother whom I filmed from the age of 80 to 97 years (…). First person stories such as this require more time for the filmmaker’s creative process to emerge. Being able to count on the support of the Alter-Cine foundation allowed me to improve the quality of the production by respecting the internal processes spread over so many years that this documentary required. Many thanks!