Directed by Thumper Films, SUSANA follows a middle-aged American tourist navigating Mexico City alone, lingering on street life, restaurants, and moments of reflection through an intimate, observational lens. The film carefully frames solitude and stillness, allowing the city and its people to shape her experience.
As she joins a group of younger American travelers, the cinematography shifts toward looser, more kinetic movement, revealing the contrast between individual introspection and collective energy. Through deliberate visual juxtapositions and pacing, the film examines the subtle power dynamics of tourism, money, and presence without overt judgment.
Thumper Films is a Mexico-based creative film and video production studio dedicated to cinematic storytelling with emotional and cultural depth. Their work blends observational realism with thoughtful visual craft to create films that explore complex human experiences with nuance and impact.
