Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One (2014)

Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One (2014) poster

In the course of Alaide Foppa's life, she became a precursor of feminism in Mexico. She was an immigrant who, in her own way, tried to break the molds established by her upper-class upbringing. Her sensitivity and intellectual development made her question matters of social injustice, educational and gender inequalities, the importance of socially-committed art forms and the vindication of democracy throughout Latin America. Her tragic end reveals much about the history of Guatemala.

Director: Leopoldo Best, María del Carmen de Lara
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Music: Rony Hernández, Itzam Zapata
Editing: Leopoldo Best
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One about?
In the course of Alaide Foppa's life, she became a precursor of feminism in Mexico. She was an immigrant who, in her own way, tried to break the molds established by her upper-class upbringing. Her sensitivity and intellectual development made her question matters of social injustice, educational and gender inequalities, the importance of socially-committed art forms and the vindication of democracy throughout Latin America. Her tragic end reveals much about the history of Guatemala.
Who directed Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One?
Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One was directed by Leopoldo Best, María del Carmen de Lara.
Who stars in Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One?
Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One stars Arturo Taracena, Marta Lamas, Silvia Solórzano, Laura Solórzano, Elena Poniatowska, Julio Solórzano Foppa.
How long is Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One?
Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One?
Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One is a Documentary film.
Where was Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One produced?
Alaide Foppa Falla, The Unfortunate One was produced in Mexico.