We Are Fire
(We Are Fire)
Karen Vázquez Guadarrama | Documentary
2023 | 53 minutes | Belgium, Luxembourg
Mar Maremoto, a vibrant force of queer punk energy, tackles machismo, fat-shaming, and norms through her dynamic artwork from cartoons to murals.
Synopsis
Mar Maremoto, a vibrant force of queer punk energy, fearlessly tackles machismo, fat-shaming, and societal norms through her dynamic artwork from cartoons to murals, to create a space for hope and solidarity.
But how can this translate into making the streets of Mexico safer? On a quest to challenge the macho norms in her country, Maremoto talks to women affected by violence who are trying to change society through self-defense and political demonstrations: “They wanted to bury us, but they did not know we were seeds.”
The film is an ode to the young artist’s rebellion against the increasingly dangerous reality for women in Mexico, where 10 femicides a day make it one of the most dangerous places in the world for women.
Reviews
“At times, you might wonder if you're overstating things, but as a woman in Mexico, you're always watchful and scared. That's the simple truth.” – Maremoto
"Our happiness, and our joy, are also revolutionary. – Maremoto
Citation
Main credits
Vázquez Guadarrama, Karen (film director)
Vázquez Guadarrama, Karen (screenwriter)
Phlypo, Hanne (film producer)
Coen, Vincent (creator)
Vandenberghe, Guillaume (creator)
Maremoto, Mar (on-screen participant)
Other credits
Cinematography, Rosa Hadit Hernández; editing, Dieter Diependaele; music, Catherine Kontz; animation by Doghouse Films.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Activism
Criminal Justice
Education
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Human Rights
Latin American Studies
North America
Visual Arts
Women
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
DOC NYC; Filem'On International Film Festival for Young Audiences - ECFA Doc Award; Ghent International Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Karen Vázquez Guadarrama
NATIONALITY: Belgium, Luxembourg
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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