Prairie Flowers (2021)
After Silvia’s femicide, Yecenia, her cousin, and one of the ñomndaa weavers from the Prairie of Flowers, create a ritual and poetic mourning alongside other weaving women. The ñomndaa women share ancient wisdom about their profession as weavers, rooted in breathtaking myths and the foremothers’ real life experiences. The elders decide that the only way to proceed is to look forward to the future, taking care of the young children left behind after their mother’s murder. Yecenia speaks through the radio, urging her local community to adopt new words, such as femicide, into their local tongue. Through this ritual, threads, dreams, and their craft are collectively woven together as an act of healing and resilience. In Prairie of Flowers, the act of weaving opens up to become an act of resistance in its own right.
Cast
- Yecenia Lopez de Jesus - Self
- Divina de Jesus - Self
Keywords
short film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prairie Flowers about?
- After Silvia’s femicide, Yecenia, her cousin, and one of the ñomndaa weavers from the Prairie of Flowers, create a ritual and poetic mourning alongside other weaving women. The ñomndaa women share ancient wisdom about their profession as weavers, rooted in breathtaking myths and the foremothers’ real life experiences. The elders decide that the only way to proceed is to look forward to the future, taking care of the young children left behind after their mother’s murder. Yecenia speaks through the radio, urging her local community to adopt new words, such as femicide, into their local tongue. Through this ritual, threads, dreams, and their craft are collectively woven together as an act of healing and resilience. In Prairie of Flowers, the act of weaving opens up to become an act of resistance in its own right.
- Who directed Prairie Flowers?
- Prairie Flowers was directed by Mariana X. Rivera.
- Who stars in Prairie Flowers?
- Prairie Flowers stars Yecenia Lopez de Jesus, Divina de Jesus.
- How long is Prairie Flowers?
- Prairie Flowers has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Prairie Flowers?
- Prairie Flowers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Prairie Flowers produced?
- Prairie Flowers was produced in Mexico.