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Rehje

International Spotlight

(Mexico, 2009, 70 mins)

In Spanish with English subtitles

HDCam

US Premiere

Directed By: Anaïs Huerta,
Raúl Cuesta

Producers: Raúl Cuesta, Anaís Huerta
Screenwriter: Anaís Huerta
Cinematographers: Carlos Hidalgo, Raúl Cuesta
Editors: Anaís Huerta, Raúl Cuesta, Samuel Larson
Music: Pascual Reyes

Trailer

This wistful film about an indigenous woman who seeks to return to her traditional-minded, close-knit village carries the contemplative rhythm and tone of her native tongue, illustrated by the one-word Mazahuan titles interlaced throughout the film: words such as “Departure,” “Fear,” and “Root.”

As a young girl, Antonia left her native village for work in the metropolis of Mexico City where she led a quietly unfulfilled existence. Now, middle-aged and widowed, she feels a deep-rooted calling to return to the quotidian lifestyle of her homeland. During a visit home, however, Antonia realizes things aren’t as she remembers. The sobering reality of the region’s lack of work and, even more alarming, scarcity of water force her to reevaluate her resolve to return.

First-time filmmakers Anais Huerta and Raul Cuesta allow Antonia to narrate her story, deftly revealing her noble inner strength and soul-searching. The dreamy cinematography of the pastoral landscape beautifully mirrors Antonia’s poetic rumination on life, her journey, and the sentiment you can never go home, again.

Host UCLA Latin American Institute

Sponsored By:

Target

Screening Schedule

Tue, Jun 23rd 7:30pm
Landmark 4

$12.00

Thu, Jun 25th 2:30pm
The Regent

$12.00

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