During a family gathering held as part of the Día De Los Muertos celebration, supernatural events erupt into chaos when Rodrigo’s demonic spirit returns to torment his family.

"No a todos los muertos se les festeja" (Not Every Death is Celebrated) was born from a deeply personal impulse: the need to confront what is often hidden behind traditions and within the walls of the home. I grew up surrounded by the symbolic richness of Día de Muertos, a celebration that honors memory and love for those who have passed. Yet I began to question what happens when remembrance is not tied to affection, but to pain. This story emerges from that contradiction: What do we do with the dead who left us wounded?

The short film seeks to bring visibility to domestic violence, particularly against women, from an intimate and emotional perspective. Through the relationship between a mother and her daughter, the film explores how trauma and guilt can be inherited, transformed, and persist even beyond death. Rather than depicting violence explicitly, I was interested in portraying its echoes, the absences, the silences, and the invisible marks that continue to inhabit those who remain. The intention is for the audience not only to witness the story, but to feel it, to recognize within it familiar, and perhaps uncomfortable, emotions.

Visually, the film aims for a grounded sense of realism. The use of candlelight is not only rooted in Día de Muertos tradition, but also creates an intimate and fragile space, where the light feels as though it could vanish at any moment. The decision to blend elements from different time periods reflects the desire to present the story as something timeless, a cycle that repeats and transcends generations. The tone is atmospheric and restrained, favoring suggestion over explicitness, allowing horror to emerge from emotional undercurrents rather than overt imagery.

For me, horror is a form of confrontation. It is not only meant to frighten, but to compel us to face what we often avoid: our mistakes, our wounds, and the stories we carry. This short film is, ultimately, an invitation to remember… but also to question what it is we are truly celebrating.