The Guardian of Memory
El guardián de la memoria
Synopsis
According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Mexico became one of the deadliest conflict zones in the world in 2017, second only to Syria. In 2008, the Mexican government sent the army to Chihuahua on the Mexico-Texas border to fight drug traffickers. What seemed like an attempt to control the cartels turned into state-sponsored disappearances and the murder of journalists, human rights activists and civilians. The survivors and those threatened by the conflict pushed at the unwelcoming border of the United States, hoping for asylum. With stunning visual poetry, director Marcela Arteaga weaves together a record of their memories told over the backdrop of the once-vibrant landscape of the Juarez Valley. She also highlights the extraordinary work of Carlos Spector, an immigration lawyer born in El Paso, Texas, who fights to obtain political asylum for those Mexicans fleeing violence.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Marcela Arteaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcela Arteaga
- Original Score
- Álvaro Ruiz Mayagoitia
- Original Title
- El guardián de la memoria
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- EFICINE 189, Estímulo Gabriel García Márquez, Al fondo del callejón, Estudios Churubusco Azteca, Gefilte Films, Chicken & Egg Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcela Arteaga
Marcela Arteaga
Álvaro Ruiz Mayagoitia
Axel Pedraza, María Secco
Javier Campos
Pravda Arredondo, Fabián Hofman, Carlos Taibo
Department Leadership Roster
Axel Pedraza
Director of Photography
Marcela Arteaga
Director
Javier Campos
Editor
Fabián Hofman
Producer
Carlos Taibo
Producer
Marcela Arteaga
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Guardian of Memory.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Guardian of Memory
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What is The Guardian of Memory about?
According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Mexico became one of the deadliest conflict zones in the world in 2017, second only to Syria. In 2008, the Mexican government sent the army to Chihuahua on the Mexico-Texas border to fight drug traffickers. What seemed like an attempt to control the cartels turned into state-sponsored disappearances and the murder of journalists, human rights activists and civilians. The survivors and those threatened by the conflict pushed at the unwelcoming border of the United States, hoping for asylum. With stunning visual poetry, director Marcela Arteaga weaves together a record of their memories told over the backdrop of the once-vibrant landscape of the Juarez Valley. She also highlights the extraordinary work of Carlos Spector, an immigration lawyer born in El Paso, Texas, who fights to obtain political asylum for those Mexicans fleeing violence.
Who directed The Guardian of Memory?
The Guardian of Memory was directed by Marcela Arteaga.
Who stars in The Guardian of Memory?
The principal cast of The Guardian of Memory includes Carlos Spector, Rosa María Vázquez Hernández, María de Jesús Espinoza, Ana María González de Porras, José Alfredo Olguín.
When was The Guardian of Memory released and how long is it?
The Guardian of Memory was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Guardian of Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Guardian of Memory was composed by Álvaro Ruiz Mayagoitia.