The Life of an Ikoods Family (1987)

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The short film portrays the everyday life of San Mateo del Mar through the story of a family of fishermen, weavers, and merchants in a narrative that blends documentary and fiction. The film thus captures, from the perspective of its members—and specifically through a young female lens—various aspects of the Ikoots people's society and culture, as well as how they wished to document and share them with the outside world.

Director: Teófila Palafox
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 22 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Teófila Palafox
Editing: Justina Escandón las Casas, Juana Canseco Silva
Production: Instituto Nacional Indigenista
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

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More Films by Director: Teófila Palafox
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Life of an Ikoods Family about?
The short film portrays the everyday life of San Mateo del Mar through the story of a family of fishermen, weavers, and merchants in a narrative that blends documentary and fiction. The film thus captures, from the perspective of its members—and specifically through a young female lens—various aspects of the Ikoots people's society and culture, as well as how they wished to document and share them with the outside world.
Who directed The Life of an Ikoods Family?
The Life of an Ikoods Family was directed by Teófila Palafox.
Who stars in The Life of an Ikoods Family?
The Life of an Ikoods Family stars Eustaquia Samaniego, Cornelio Avendaño, Sabina Osorio Doblado, Juan Echeverría Fuentevilla, Gervasio Avendaño Escandón, Jerónimo Echeverría Gallardo.
How long is The Life of an Ikoods Family?
The Life of an Ikoods Family has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is The Life of an Ikoods Family?
The Life of an Ikoods Family is a Drama film.
Where was The Life of an Ikoods Family produced?
The Life of an Ikoods Family was produced in Mexico.