I got to go to Juchitán

As an examination of matriarchal structures in Mexico, I GOT TO GO TO JUCHITÁN originates from the desire to portray the reality of a society structured differently to the accepted norm. 
The film observes three women in their everyday life, Adelina 70, Martina 40 and Adela 20. They work in a bistro at the famous market that is the economic heart of the town of Juchitán, Oaxaca, Mexico. The women cook, trade, look after their elders, get lovesick and know how to party. Fish, meat and corn from the region are delivered by the men, who support these loud and cheerfully dressed women who have the say. But capitalism and machismo are also ever present in Juchitán, making for a field of tension.

Credits

Cast:

Adelina Santiago

Adela San Diago Sanches

Martina Castillo Martinez

Script:

Sonja Aufderklamm

Camera:

Sonja Aufderklamm

Editing:

Hannah Schwegel

Producer:

Julia Bruton

Sound:

Raquel Belver

Music:

Thomas Hohl

Film info

Direction:

Sonja Aufderklamm

Genre:

documentary

Country of production:

Germany

Production Company:

Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin GmbH in Ko-Produktion mit dem Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb)

Sinnema Animation Studio

Production:

2021

Shooting format:

Digital

Screening format:

16:9

Frame rate:

24 fps

Aspect ratio:

16:9

Sound format:

5.1

Language:

Spanish uad Zapotekian with German subtitles

Version:

OV

Runtime:

80 min