Harpur Cinema: MOM (Mamá) (Xun Sero, 2022, 80 mins)

"SYNOPSIS

As a Mexican Tzotzil I grew up between the sacrality both of Guadalupe Virgin and
Mother Earth. As a son, I grew up among the derision of not having a father and
blaming my mother for it. ‘Mom’ is a dialogue between mother and son exploring
their contradictions, knowing and recognizing each other, and reflecting on
naturalized violence and its reproduction.

BIOGRAPHY OF THE DIRECTOR

Xun Sero is a Maya-Tsotsil filmmaker, born in Chiapas, Mexico. He began his work
in documentary filmmaking by chronicling events related to the struggle of
indigenous peoples in Chiapas. He tries to develop the true cultural heritage of the
characters and to avoid clichés about indigenous peoples. He currently works as a
cinematographer. ""Mom"", his directorial debut, was selected at Hot Docs, IDFA and
FIC Guadalajara, as well as more than 60 festivals, winning 20 awards. In 2022
Variety magazine considered ""Mom"" as “one of the 10 Mexican films that contribute
to diversity and giving voice to that diversity”."

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