Daughters of the Forest
Synopsis
Deep in Mexico’s mushroom-rich forests, two women from indigenous communities have become mycologists. This immersive sci-fi documentary follows their unusual, fungi-driven paths as they seek to reconcile the past and present while reimagining the future for themselves and the changing world they inhabit.
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Sydney Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otilia Portillo Padua
- Screenplay & Story
- Otilia Portillo Padua
- Original Title
- Daughters of the Forest
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Release Date
- 13/03/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Sandbox Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otilia Portillo Padua
Otilia Portillo Padua
Jessica Harrop, Caitlin Mae Burke, Maxyne Franklin
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Otilia Portillo Padua
Director
Otilia Portillo Padua
Writer
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What is Daughters of the Forest about?
Deep in Mexico’s mushroom-rich forests, two women from indigenous communities have become mycologists. This immersive sci-fi documentary follows their unusual, fungi-driven paths as they seek to reconcile the past and present while reimagining the future for themselves and the changing world they inhabit.
Who directed Daughters of the Forest?
Daughters of the Forest was directed by Otilia Portillo Padua.
Who stars in Daughters of the Forest?
The principal cast of Daughters of the Forest includes Eliseete Ramírez Carbajal, Julieta Serafina Amaya Pérez.
When was Daughters of the Forest released and how long is it?
Daughters of the Forest was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.