Mother Tongue
Synopsis
"Mother Tongue" chronicles the first time a documentary film about Guatemalan genocide in Guatemala was translated and dubbed into Maya-Ixil—5.5% of whom were killed during the armed conflict in the 1980s. Told from the perspective of Matilde Terraza, an emerging Ixil leader and the translation project’s coordinator, "Mother Tongue" illuminates the Ixil community’s ongoing work to preserve collective memory.
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November 1, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pamela Yates
- Screenplay & Story
- Pamela Yates, Peter Kinoy, Paco de Onís
- Original Title
- Mother Tongue
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pamela Yates
Pamela Yates, Peter Kinoy, Paco de Onís
Sean Mattison, Javier Corleto
Daniela Quiroz, Peter Kinoy
Paco de Onís
Department Leadership Roster
Daniela Quiroz
Editor
Sean Mattison
Director of Photography
Paco de Onís
Producer
Pamela Yates
Director
Pamela Yates
Writer
Javier Corleto
Director of Photography
Peter Kinoy
Editor
Peter Kinoy
Writer
Paco de Onís
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Tongue
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What is Mother Tongue about?
"Mother Tongue" chronicles the first time a documentary film about Guatemalan genocide in Guatemala was translated and dubbed into Maya-Ixil—5.5% of whom were killed during the armed conflict in the 1980s. Told from the perspective of Matilde Terraza, an emerging Ixil leader and the translation project’s coordinator, "Mother Tongue" illuminates the Ixil community’s ongoing work to preserve collective memory.
Who directed Mother Tongue?
Mother Tongue was directed by Pamela Yates.
Who stars in Mother Tongue?
The principal cast of Mother Tongue includes Matilde Terraza Gallego.
When was Mother Tongue released and how long is it?
Mother Tongue was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 19m.