Sidewalls

The narrative unfolds in contemporary Buenos Aires, where online dating, constant connectivity, and urban routines shape personal relationships. The story moves through seasonal episodes—Autumn, Winter, and Spring—that reflect changes in mood and circumstance rather than distinct historical eras. The emphasis is on present-day life in a city that never fully sleeps.

Sidewalls unfolds across the dense urban fabric of Buenos Aires, with a focus on neighboring apartment buildings and tight living spaces that emphasize isolation in a crowded city. The film situates its characters within a modern metropolis known for architectural landmarks and busy street life. The setting anchors themes of distance, anonymity, and the pursuit of connection amid urban rhythms.

🌆 Urban Loneliness

The city’s vastness and density paradoxically intensify personal isolation. Martín and Mariana live side-by-side in the same city yet move through parallel, emotionally disconnected lives. Moments of shared attention—the chance encounters, the blackout—suggest that human connection can emerge from chance within a crowded urban landscape.

💔 Relationships & Breakups

The film tracks the fragility of romance—from past relationships to new attempts at dating—to reveal how digital culture and moving on can complicate genuine intimacy. Characters grapple with longing, miscommunication, and the fear of vulnerability. Recovery and closeness arise slowly, through persistence and mutual recognition.

🪟 Windows & Viewpoints

Windows symbolize borders between private interior life and shared public space. The installation of new windows and the glimpses across the street illuminate how small changes can trigger emotional shifts and the potential for contact. The film uses perspective—looking out and looking in—to explore connection amid urban sidewalls.