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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Pragda subjects
Activism
Criminal Justice
Education
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Human Rights
Latin American Studies
North America
Visual Arts
Women
Keywords
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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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