Document about the visit of John Paul II to Mexico, guided by the commentaries of a series of characters who in one way or another are involved in the event: vendors, nuns, fans,.... 6th Independent Vídeo & Interactive Phenomena Show
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Storm is a beautiful and empowering video documenting the historic three weeks in Mexico from February 24 to March 11. The video follows the Zapatista caravan as it journeyed through 12 Mexican states visiting indigenous communities, eventually arriving in Mexico City to be greeted by over 300,000 people.
Untitled“The sounds, instruments, songs and dances are signs of celebration and joy, a way of praising our God and asking for everything that we need in order to live joyfully”- San Andrés musician Sakamch'en. In this documentary, tzotzil elders talk about the meaning of their traditional music in the hope that the young people will take these traditions into their hearts. An example of the efforts of communities living in resistance to preserve the cultural identity of their people, even in the survival conditions that they are facing.
Semidocumentary about the life of a group of punks in the Mexico City neighborhood of Ciudad Neza, during the 1980s. A surprising context in which to place the expressions, references and dreams of the punk movement. 6th Independent Vídeo & Interactive Phenomena Show
UntitledSynopsis: QUE VIVA LA LUCHA is a documentary that features a look at the sport of Lucha Libre or Mexican wrestling, specifically the extreme version in Tijuana. It explores how individuals are drawn to this grueling sport as either the wrestler or as a devoted fan, many of whom come from the poor working class neighborhoods. Universal themes of good vs. evil, the underdog beating the bully, the noble hero outwitting the corrupt nemesis – all play out over and over to generations of fans. The wrestlers fabricate unique characters that their fans can embrace or insult, such as corrupt politicians and cops, crime fighting heroes, mythological figures and villains. Familiar traces of comic book heroes like Superman, Spiderman, action fighting icons like Bruce Lee or a modern day Robin Hood combine to form one of Mexico's favorite spectator sports.