[1] It stars Carlos Manuel González, Anyelo López, Greisy Mena, Jeizer Ruiz, Richard Clark, David Olaves, Camila Curtis and Pedro Alonso.
Through his brother's voice, Alex will have the possibility of fulfilling his dream, although it will be a challenge that will test his skills, his capacity for perseverance and resilience in a society not suitable for inclusion.
[4] Diego Vicentini, director of the film Simón released the same year, stated that he was disappointed that his film was not chosen, arguing that Simón had the merits to be a candidate and denounced irregularities during the selection process, declaring that he and his team received reports that part of the selection committee, traditionally made up of members of the Venezuelan filmmakers' guild, consisted of unknown persons this year.
In addition, the committee included Ray Ugencio, first assistant director of The Shadow of the Sun, creating a conflict of interest.
[18] However, Vicentini also published a video clarifying that his intention was not to harm the film The Shadow of the Sun, but to criticize the National Association of Cinematographic Authors (ANAC), in charge of the selection process, apologizing for the negative effect that his complaint could have.