Tierra madre
| Tierra madre | |
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| File:Tierra madre.jpg Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Dylan Verrechia |
| Produced by | Dylan Verrechia |
| Written by | Dylan Verrechia |
| Starring | Aidee Gonzalez Rosalba Valenzuela Yesenia Espinoza |
| Music by | Nortec Collective |
| Distributed by | Verrechia Films LLC |
Release date |
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Running time | 62 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
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Tierra madre ("Mother Earth") is a 2010 film made in Tecate and Tijuana, Mexico.[1] It was directed by Dylan Verrechia, and co-written by Aidee Gonzalez based on her real life, with original music by Nortec Collective and Paco Mendoza.
The movie has been screened at over 25 film festivals and won the Jury Award for Best Feature Film at Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, the Jury Honorable Mention for Best Mexican Feature Film at Morelia International Film Festival,[2] the Diversity Award for Best Feature Film at the Barcelona Gay and Lesbian International Film,[3] the Outstanding Achievement in Foreign Feature Award at Williamsburg International Film Festival, the Cinesul Award for Best Feature Film at Cinesul Ibero-Americano Film Festival, the Golden Palm at Mexico International Film Festival, the Honorary Mention at New Jersey Film Festival, and the Silver Lei for Excellence in Filmmaking at the Honolulu International Film Festival.
Synopsis
Tierra madre is based on Aidee Gonzalez's true life, a woman living on the Mexican border towns of Tecate and Tijuana, determined to raise her children with her female partner. This narrative feature makes the strong case of the strength, the independence and the solidarity that exits among women of all ages.
Screenings
The film was screened in various festivals.[4][5][6][7]
Reception
TV Guide described the film as follows: "One woman's struggle to find happiness under trying circumstances sets the stage for this drama from Mexican filmmaker Dylan Verrechia"[8]
References
- ↑ "Morelia Film Festival: A dancer in Tijuana tells her own tale". Los Angeles Times. 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ Young, James. "'Marimbas' wins best pic at Morelia". Retrieved 2015-08-18.
- ↑ "2011: el cine mexicano que viene - CorreCamara.com.mx". www.correcamara.com.mx. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Tierra Madre Event". The New Theatre. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ Taunton, Susan (2011-02-01). "Bye Bi Love / Tierra Madre » Lesbian Looks Film Series". Lesbian Looks Film Series. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Vivir Morelia: El discreto encanto de festivalear - CorreCamara.com.mx". www.correcamara.com.mx. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Closing ceremony of the 8th FICM | Morelia International Film Festival". 2011-07-16. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ↑ "Tierra madre". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
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