Zulay, Facing the 21st Century (1989)
Made over a span of eight years, this documentary is structured as a conversation between anthropologist Mabel Prelorán and Zulay Saravino, who has left her Ecuadorian mountain village to explore opportunities in Los Angeles. Working the land and making textiles to sell, Zulay’s industrious family sent all of their daughters to school — at the time an unusual move in Quinchuqui — and raised an intelligent, independent daughter whose literacy, business sense and introduction to the Preloráns led her to try her luck in the States. Devoted to her village, she relates a mesmerizing account of Otavaleñan traditions and reflects on her experiences in the US.
Director: Jorge Prelorán, Mabel Prelorán
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Music: Dorio Barbieri
Editing: Jorge Prelorán
Country: Ecuador, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zulay, Facing the 21st Century about?
- Made over a span of eight years, this documentary is structured as a conversation between anthropologist Mabel Prelorán and Zulay Saravino, who has left her Ecuadorian mountain village to explore opportunities in Los Angeles. Working the land and making textiles to sell, Zulay’s industrious family sent all of their daughters to school — at the time an unusual move in Quinchuqui — and raised an intelligent, independent daughter whose literacy, business sense and introduction to the Preloráns led her to try her luck in the States. Devoted to her village, she relates a mesmerizing account of Otavaleñan traditions and reflects on her experiences in the US.
- Who directed Zulay, Facing the 21st Century?
- Zulay, Facing the 21st Century was directed by Jorge Prelorán, Mabel Prelorán.
- How long is Zulay, Facing the 21st Century?
- Zulay, Facing the 21st Century has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Zulay, Facing the 21st Century?
- Zulay, Facing the 21st Century is a Documentary film.
- Where was Zulay, Facing the 21st Century produced?
- Zulay, Facing the 21st Century was produced in Ecuador, United States of America.