A Conversation with filmmaker Paloma Suau about her documentary "The Happy Accident" (el Accidente Feliz) which shines a spotlight on the life and works of beloved and indefatigable Puerto Rican artist Antonio Martorell.

With The Happy Accident, Puerto Rican filmmaker Paloma Suau delves into the life of acclaimed artist Antonio Martorell as a figure artist, stalwart worker, and teacher. The Happy Accident recognizes the element of surprise as a valuable asset in the creative process. The story weaves Martorell’s grand arch history; his philosophical legacy, his lessons; and the auteur’s own breakthrough from a long and painful time of artistic paralysis and existential struggle. It’s a universal tale about a teacher, a student, and the art of living.