The Woman of Stars and Mountains (2024)

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Rita Patiño, an indigenous woman from Mexico, was found by a human rights organization inside a Kansas psychiatric hospital, where she had been involuntarily confined, for 12 years, despite the fact that the hospital authorities were never able to determine who was this woman, where did she come from, or what language she spoke. After the consequences of confinement and medical negligence, Rita returned to Mexico, where she lives with Juanita, her niece, and primary caregiver, in a context of precarious economic possibilities. A moving portrait of the lives of these two Tarahumara women, questioning the multiple forms of racism and discrimination that indigenous women in Mexico and the United States face.

Director: Santiago Esteinou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Galo Durán
Cinematography: Axel Pedraza
Editing: Javier Campos
Production: Hoomanz Productions, Piano, Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Eficine
Country: Mexico
Language: Español, English
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Santiago Esteinou
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Woman of Stars and Mountains about?
Rita Patiño, an indigenous woman from Mexico, was found by a human rights organization inside a Kansas psychiatric hospital, where she had been involuntarily confined, for 12 years, despite the fact that the hospital authorities were never able to determine who was this woman, where did she come from, or what language she spoke. After the consequences of confinement and medical negligence, Rita returned to Mexico, where she lives with Juanita, her niece, and primary caregiver, in a context of precarious economic possibilities. A moving portrait of the lives of these two Tarahumara women, questioning the multiple forms of racism and discrimination that indigenous women in Mexico and the United States face.
Who directed The Woman of Stars and Mountains?
The Woman of Stars and Mountains was directed by Santiago Esteinou.
Who stars in The Woman of Stars and Mountains?
The Woman of Stars and Mountains stars Rita Patiño, Juana Osorio, Ángeles Cruz, Jesús Rentería.
How long is The Woman of Stars and Mountains?
The Woman of Stars and Mountains has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is The Woman of Stars and Mountains?
The Woman of Stars and Mountains is a Documentary film.
Where was The Woman of Stars and Mountains produced?
The Woman of Stars and Mountains was produced in Mexico.