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