Yalaltecas

Overview

The documentary captures the struggle of the Yalatecas Women’s Union, in a remote Zapotec indigenous community, in the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. It recreates the seizure of the Municipal Palace that led to the end of the cacicazgo (ruling of the caciques), the organization of the Union, and achievements such as the cooperative of artisans, the communal mill and the support for the Castilianization Center and musical instruments for the band that is the heart of community.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1984

Original language

Spanish

Spoken languages

Spanish

Countries

Mexico

Production

Colectivo Cine Mujer

Director

Sonia Fritz

Producer

Colectivo Cine Mujer

Cinematography

Maripí Sainz

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0353021