The Guardian of Memory (2019)
According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Mexico became one of the deadliest conflict zones in the world in 2017, second only to Syria. In 2008, the Mexican government sent the army to Chihuahua on the Mexico-Texas border to fight drug traffickers. What seemed like an attempt to control the cartels turned into state-sponsored disappearances and the murder of journalists, human rights activists and civilians. The survivors and those threatened by the conflict pushed at the unwelcoming border of the United States, hoping for asylum. With stunning visual poetry, director Marcela Arteaga weaves together a record of their memories told over the backdrop of the once-vibrant landscape of the Juarez Valley. She also highlights the extraordinary work of Carlos Spector, an immigration lawyer born in El Paso, Texas, who fights to obtain political asylum for those Mexicans fleeing violence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Guardian of Memory about?
- According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Mexico became one of the deadliest conflict zones in the world in 2017, second only to Syria. In 2008, the Mexican government sent the army to Chihuahua on the Mexico-Texas border to fight drug traffickers. What seemed like an attempt to control the cartels turned into state-sponsored disappearances and the murder of journalists, human rights activists and civilians. The survivors and those threatened by the conflict pushed at the unwelcoming border of the United States, hoping for asylum. With stunning visual poetry, director Marcela Arteaga weaves together a record of their memories told over the backdrop of the once-vibrant landscape of the Juarez Valley. She also highlights the extraordinary work of Carlos Spector, an immigration lawyer born in El Paso, Texas, who fights to obtain political asylum for those Mexicans fleeing violence.
- Who directed The Guardian of Memory?
- The Guardian of Memory was directed by Marcela Arteaga.
- Who stars in The Guardian of Memory?
- The Guardian of Memory stars Carlos Spector, Rosa María Vázquez Hernández, María de Jesús Espinoza, Ana María González de Porras, José Alfredo Olguín, Martín Huéramo.
- How long is The Guardian of Memory?
- The Guardian of Memory has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Guardian of Memory?
- The Guardian of Memory is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Guardian of Memory produced?
- The Guardian of Memory was produced in Mexico.