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

A young artist’s rebellion against the increasingly dangerous reality for women in Mexico. With 10 femicides a day, it is one of the most dangerous places in the world for women.

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, with the goal to create a space for hope and solidarity.

But how can this translate to make the streets of Mexico safer? On a quest to challenge the macho norms in her country, Mar 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.”

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

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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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