Brilliant Soil (2011)
By custom, thousands of artisans in Mexico still use lead based glazes in their pottery without knowing the damage that this toxic element causes to their health. Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who uses alternative lead-free glazes. Having achieved safer and healthier living conditions for her family, she faces the difficult task of finding a market for her impressive pieces. But this does not dull her dreams of having her shop thrive and her brothers return from the United States to rejoin the family tradition.
Director: Sebastián Díaz, José Luis Figueroa Lewis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Editing: Sebastián Díaz
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brilliant Soil about?
- By custom, thousands of artisans in Mexico still use lead based glazes in their pottery without knowing the damage that this toxic element causes to their health. Herlinda, an indigenous Purepecha potter, is one of the few artisans in her community who uses alternative lead-free glazes. Having achieved safer and healthier living conditions for her family, she faces the difficult task of finding a market for her impressive pieces. But this does not dull her dreams of having her shop thrive and her brothers return from the United States to rejoin the family tradition.
- Who directed Brilliant Soil?
- Brilliant Soil was directed by Sebastián Díaz, José Luis Figueroa Lewis.
- How long is Brilliant Soil?
- Brilliant Soil has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Brilliant Soil?
- Brilliant Soil is a Documentary film.
- Where was Brilliant Soil produced?
- Brilliant Soil was produced in Mexico.