Mother Corn, short film, Guillermo Lecuona

 Guillermo Lecuona (Mexico/United States), Mother Corn, Latin American short film, explores the personal and cultural conflict between an orphaned young girl and her grandmother who supports them by selling hand-made corn dolls to tourists. Wanting to fit into the modern culture of her friends, the girl refuses to speak Triqui and is apathetic toward the traditional culture of her grandmother. During the films lyrical and surreal scenes the young girl is forced to awaken to the importance of tradition as part of her self-identity. Director Guillermo Lecuona paints authentic characters by fostering outstanding performances by Luz Mariana Santiago and Maria Concepión Bautista Diaz. The film has impressive visuals and an absorbing soundtrack. The London Film Review said Mother Corn is “a high benchmark for short filmmaking.”AARP, Rita Moreno on Life, Love Affairs, Family, biographical
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