2022 Mother Tongue Film Festival

Centering Women’s Voices

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7 films in package
A lua nunca morre (The Moon Never Dies)
A single father navigates the complexities of caring for his son and mother.
Mother Tongue
When her mother lost her English language ability due to Alzheimer’s, Lisa suddenly realized that fundamentally something has been missing in herself.
Chi’ Kaan/ Snake’s Mouth (Boca de Culebra)
Chi' Kaan portrays the life of one young woman, highlighting the internal struggles she faces as she considers leaving her community of origin.
Indian Save The
Indian Save The empowers Diné people to exert their identity with pride.
Mayfly
A scientist of Indigenous Caribbean descent, creates a new life through artificial intelligence, with hopes for freedom and maternal resolution.
Humedal
In response to a call from an environmental radio festival, Lesvia Essesarte wrote a song to raise awareness around the environment and her language, Ombeayiüts.
Muu Palaa: La abuela mar' (English)
Two girls share their learning experiences about the importance and wisdom of grandmothers, teaching us that from interculturality, thoughts and visions are shared.
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Each year, Mother Tongue celebrates storytelling by and about women. From revealing documentaries, colorful animations, and moving narrative stories, this collection of shorts from North America showcases incredible stories of hope, resilience, and strength.


Cada año, El Festival de la Lengua Materna celebra las narrativas de y sobre las mujeres. Entre documentales reveladores, animaciones coloridas y emotivas historias de ficción, esta colección de cortometrajes de norteamérica presenta impactantes historias de esperanza, resiliencia y fortaleza.


** Muu Palaa: La abuela Mar' will be available from February 25th to March 4th.
Muu Palaa: La abuela Mar' estará disponible del 25 de febrero al 4 de marzo.

** Muu Palaa : La abuela Mar' sera disponible du 25 février au 4 mars.


Did you enjoy this program? We invite you to also attend our Centering Women’s Voices - Directors Roundtable, register here.

On the brink of becoming a teenager, carefree Leo lives with his father and ailing grandmother. Going through the motions of a seemingly normal day, they navigate the complexities of their relationship and the trials of a changing season. 


Al borde de su adolescencia, Leo vive su vida con su padre y su abuela achacosa. Atravesando un día aparentemente normal, navegan las complejidades de su relación y los desafíos de una época cambiante. 

  • Year
    2018
  • Runtime
    13 minutes
  • Language
    Brazilian Portuguese
  • Country
    Brazil
  • Director
    Mariona Lloreta
  • Screenwriter
    Mariona Lloreta
  • Co-Producer
    A Foogaz Pictures & Framboesa Filmes
  • Cast
    Cauã Antunes Inaccio Felipe Iracema Frota Fernanda Mandriola
  • Cinematographer
    ALBERTO MARCHIORI
  • Editor
    Gerard Vila
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