Lupita (2019)
In Mexico, a country where indigenous people are increasingly displaced and discriminated against, Lupita, a survivor of one of the worst massacres in the country’s history, finds her voice in a movement led by indigenous women. The film intimately follows Lupita, a Tzotzil Maya woman, as she takes on the responsibility to be the spokeswoman of her people. Part lyrical testimony, part tribute to 500 years of indigenous resistance, this film mediates the point-of-view of a brave woman who must balance the demands of motherhood with her high stakes choices to reeducate and restore justice to the world.
Director: Monica Wise Robles
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: March 1, 2019
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
Keywords
indigenous, justice, oaxaca, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lupita about?
- In Mexico, a country where indigenous people are increasingly displaced and discriminated against, Lupita, a survivor of one of the worst massacres in the country’s history, finds her voice in a movement led by indigenous women. The film intimately follows Lupita, a Tzotzil Maya woman, as she takes on the responsibility to be the spokeswoman of her people. Part lyrical testimony, part tribute to 500 years of indigenous resistance, this film mediates the point-of-view of a brave woman who must balance the demands of motherhood with her high stakes choices to reeducate and restore justice to the world.
- Who directed Lupita?
- Lupita was directed by Monica Wise Robles.
- How long is Lupita?
- Lupita has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Lupita?
- Lupita is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lupita produced?
- Lupita was produced in Mexico.