The story of renowned photographer Tina Modotti, acclaimed for her innovative and impassioned depiction of social issues.
A new independent feature documentary by acclaimed Canadian director Brenda Longfellow, TINA IN MEXICO follows the tumultuous and epic story of Tina Modotti, revolutionary, bohemian spirit and renowned photographer, acclaimed for her innovative and impassioned depiction of social issues.
Longfellow's film weaves archival footage, the luminous photographs of Tina Modotti and Edward Weston, the murals of Diego Rivera, and lyrical re-enactments, to conjure up the political, artistic and intimate spaces of their lives in Mexico during the 1920s. Drawing on Edward Weston's daybooks, the collected letters of Tina Modotti and imaginative recreations, TINA IN MEXICO is told through the voices of Tina, Edward, and their contemporaries.
A new independent feature documentary by acclaimed Canadian director Brenda Longfellow, TINA IN MEXICO follows the tumultuous and epic story of Tina Modotti, revolutionary, bohemian spirit and renowned photographer, acclaimed for her innovative and impassioned depiction of social issues.
Longfellow's film weaves archival footage, the luminous photographs of Tina Modotti and Edward Weston, the murals of Diego Rivera, and lyrical re-enactments, to conjure up the political, artistic and intimate spaces of their lives in Mexico during the 1920s. Drawing on Edward Weston's daybooks, the collected letters of Tina Modotti and imaginative recreations, TINA IN MEXICO is told through the voices of Tina, Edward, and their contemporaries.
Awards
~ Golden Rose Winner, Rose D'Or, Switzerland
~ Best Arts/Entertainment, Best Cinematography and Best Script, Golden Sheaf Awards
~ Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film and Video Festival
~ Best Arts/Culture Documentary, New Latin American Cinema Festival, Cuba
|