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Kiliwas at Dusk - ©Rodrigo Iturralde Álvarez
KILIWAS AT DUSK (Los Últimos Kiliwas)
Directed by: Rodrigo ITURRALDE ÁLVAREZ Produced by: Georgina GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ (Monofilms, Off-Hollywood Films, Gavilán Cine y FOPROCINE/IMCINE)
Country of production: Mexico
Running time: 90’
Completed in: June/July 2018
Synopsis
In the remote San Felipe desert and parts of the San Pedro Martir mountain range, the Kiliwa indigenous tribe tells us the extraordinary tale of their past and present: the roots of the Baja California culture. Through the portrait of the last five native speakers and some other Kiliwa indigenous who live in the territory and abroad, we explore their existence, future and what could be their last legacy to humanity: living in harmony with nature.
Contact: Georgina GONZÁLEZ - georgina.glez.r@gmail.com
Lawless - ©Mario Mandujano
LAWLESS (La Ley del Monte)
Directed by: Mario MANDUJANO
Produced by: Mario MANDUJANO & Anilú PARDO (DeCuernos Al Abismo Films, Manica Producciones, FOPROCINE/IMCINE)
Country of production: Mexico
Running time: 90’
Completed in: May 2018 (ready)
Synopsis
A controversial group of residents from what is called Tierra Caliente, in the state of Michoacán, have abandoned their profession and their anonymity to find a new calling and turn to self-vindication. Forced by deep convictions and the need to rescue their land from the law of the land, imposed by most feared criminal group of our country: Los Caballeros Templarios. All good intentions are rapidly confronted by two main obstacles: the reintegration of all those who have renounced the movement and the intervention from the federal government, to stop all competition in the use of force.
Contact: Mario Mandujano - decuernos@hotmail.com
La Perla de Marina - ©Daniela Alatorre
MARINA’S PEARL (La Perla de Marina)
Directed by: Daniela ALATORRE
Produced by: Daniela ALATORRE, Natalia ALMADA & Elena FORTES (No Ficción, FOPROCINE/IMCINE)
Country of production: Mexico
Running time: 70’
Completed in: September 2018
Synopsis
Marina and Perla join thousands of women on an annual Catholic pilgrimage. Perla´s coming of age accentuates a generational divide as she struggles to assert her independence as a woman.
Contact: Daniela ALATORRE - danielaalatorre@gmail.com
Shooting - ©Elpida Nikou, Rodrigo Hernández
SHOOTING (Disparos)
Directed by: Elpida NIKOU, Rodrigo HERNÁNDEZ Produced by: Abril SCHMUCLER, Rodrigo HERRANZ (Ficha Cine, Muzungu, FOPROCINE/IMCINE)
Country of production: Mexico, Spain
Running time: 70’
Completed in: October 2018
Synopsis
In one of the most dangerous neighborhoods of Mexico City, Jair Cabrera, a young photographer observes and portrays the consequences of a corrupt system and a war not yet assimilated.
Contact: Abril SCHMUCLER - schmucler.trece@gmail.com, Rodrigo Herranz - casadelou@gmail.com
