In the Wake TV Producers Shayna and Julia dive into Rains Over Babel, a visually stunning Colombian steampunk fever-dream where life, death, and destiny collide in the most unexpected ways. Set in Babel—a legendary dive bar that doubles as purgatory—souls gather to gamble years of their lives with La Flaca, the city's Grim Reaper, daring to outwit Death herself through games of chance.

A Fantastical World of Rebellion and Resilience: First-time feature director Gala del Sol creates a mesmerizing, retro-futuristic stage where a patchwork of vibrant misfits exorcise their personal demons through passion, performance, and rebellion. Filled with lively music, queer joy, and subversive storytelling, the film is an ode to the resilience and reimagination required to heal in a world driven by societal pressure. It's daring, ambitious, and stylish—a dreamy cinematic experience that refuses to play by the rules.

Why This Matters: Rains Over Babel represents the kind of bold, unapologetically queer, culturally rich storytelling that independent cinema needs more of. By centering Latinx voices, queer narratives, and fantastical world-building rooted in Colombian culture, del Sol proves that the most innovative stories come from filmmakers willing to take creative risks and reimagine what cinema can be.

Watch the full conversation as Shayna and Julia explore the film's visual brilliance, its celebration of queer joy, and why this tropical steampunk gem is one of Sundance 2025's most unforgettable experiences.

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