Exploración de las dinámicas urbanas de la Bahía mediante el documental "Ritmos de la Bahía”.

Abstract

Ritmos de la Bahía is a short observational and poetic documentary that explores the urban dynamics of la Bahía de Guayaquil, one of the city's most representative and ever-changing commercial spaces. Inspired by the cinematic device of Sinfonías de ciudades, the short film portrays the daily lives of street vendors, revealing their routines and the environment that surrounds them. Through interviews, it delves into the vendors' personal stories, highlighting both their hardships and the strong connection they maintain with the place. The documentary also incorporates symbolic elements that evoke the cyclical nature of work in La Bahía, while using ambient sounds, voices, street cries, car horns, and ambient noise to reinforce the identity of the space. In this way, the short film offers a sensitive and human portrait of the area, while inviting reflection on its transformation over time and the role it plays in the city's collective memory.