Mexcala - Directed by Walter A. Lagarda-Parra

Project Type: Film

Project Title: Mexcala

Brief Synopsis: In Mezcala de la Asunción, the last native population residing along the shores of Mexico's largest lake, a father and son navigate a dual struggle. While dealing with the constant pressures of those seeking to claim their ancestral land, they also confront the impact of chronic kidney disease—a condition that affects much of their community. Created following the philosophy of ethnofiction, this short film offers an intimate glimpse into their fight for survival and the preservation of their identity.

Runtime: 19 min. 52 sec.

Completion Date: March 2024

Country of Origin: Mexico

Language: Spanish

Credits

Director: Walter A. Lagarda-Parra

Writer: Walter A. Lagarda-Parra, Alberto de los Santos Pérez, Francisco de los Santos

Producer: Walter A. Lagarda-Parra, Natalia Robledo

Cinematographer: Walter A. Lagarda-Parra

Editor: Walter A. Lagarda-Parra, Natalia Robledo

Key Cast: Alberto de los Santos Pérez, Francisco de los Santos