Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra
Synopsis
This beautiful film is a portrait of the life and work of Cuban-born American artist Ana Mendieta. Mendieta used her own body, the raw materials of nature, and Afro-Cuban religion to express her feminist political consciousness and poetic vision. Interview footage with Mendieta and her own filmed records of her earthworks and performances are incorporated to render a vivid testament to her energy and extraordinary talent after her tragic, untimely death in 1985.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz, Kate Horsfield, Branda Miller
- Original Title
- Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz, Kate Horsfield, Branda Miller
Tom Crawford, Rick Feist, Joe De Pierro
Kate Horsfield, Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Horsfield
Producer
Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz
Producer
Tom Crawford
Editor
Rick Feist
Editor
Joe De Pierro
Editor
Marshall Reese
Editor
Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz
Director
Kate Horsfield
Director
Branda Miller
Director
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What is Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra about?
This beautiful film is a portrait of the life and work of Cuban-born American artist Ana Mendieta. Mendieta used her own body, the raw materials of nature, and Afro-Cuban religion to express her feminist political consciousness and poetic vision. Interview footage with Mendieta and her own filmed records of her earthworks and performances are incorporated to render a vivid testament to her energy and extraordinary talent after her tragic, untimely death in 1985.
Who directed Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra?
Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra was directed by Nereyda Garcia-Ferraz, Kate Horsfield, Branda Miller.
Who stars in Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra?
The principal cast of Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra includes Ana Mendieta, Raquel Mendieta Harrington, Wallace Tomasini, Nancy Spero, John Perreault.
When was Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra released and how long is it?
Ana Mendieta: Fuego de Tierra was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 52m.