Modesta (1956)
The DivEdCo’s most important attempt to depict women’s rights in the context of modernization processes in Puerto Rico. Modesta leads a group of women in Barrio Sonadora, Guaynabo, in a strike against their husbands to demand their rights in a domestic context.
Director: Benjamín Doniger
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: August 28, 1956
Cast
- Antonia Hidalgo - Modesta
- Juan Ortiz Jiménez - the husband
- Barrio Sonadora Community
Screenplay
Music: Héctor Campos Parsi
Cinematography: Luis A. Maisonet
Editing: Paul Falkenberg
Production: Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico, Divedco
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Benjamín Doniger
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Modesta about?
- The DivEdCo’s most important attempt to depict women’s rights in the context of modernization processes in Puerto Rico. Modesta leads a group of women in Barrio Sonadora, Guaynabo, in a strike against their husbands to demand their rights in a domestic context.
- Who directed Modesta?
- Modesta was directed by Benjamín Doniger.
- Who stars in Modesta?
- Modesta stars Antonia Hidalgo, Juan Ortiz Jiménez, Barrio Sonadora Community.
- How long is Modesta?
- Modesta has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is Modesta?
- Modesta is a Drama film.
- Where was Modesta produced?
- Modesta was produced in Puerto Rico.