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M20 Matamoros Ejido 20
A group of men created a dance that hits the ground shattering the stereotypes that define them and their relationship with the border, the cartel and the war.
M20 Matamoros Ejido 20
87 min | Documentary | 2023 | México
Spanish with English Subtitles
Storyline
‘M20 Matamoros ejido 20’ is Leonor Maldonado’s debut film. This documentary captures incredible choreography, dancing from the Matachines, and a remarkable street dance performed by a group of young people from Matamoros, Tamaulipas. This documentary also collects the testimonies of a youth that moves between fear, rage, euphoria, and the secrecy of experiencing the violent life of the border.
M20 Matamoros ejido 20′ es la ópera prima de Leonor Maldonado. Este documental recoge increíbles coreografías, bailes matachines y un notable baile callejero realizado por un grupo de jóvenes de Matamoros, Tamaulipas. Este documental recoge también los testimonios de una juventud que se mueve entre el miedo, la rabia, la euforia y la clandestinidad de vivir la violenta vida de la frontera.
Director
Leonor Maldonado
Director | Editor
Leonor Maldonado is a Mexican choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker whose work explores the politics of the body through performance, film, and text. Her work has been showcased in theaters, museums, and galleries in Mexico and internationally. She is also part of Colectivo AM and holds an MA in Narrative Practices applied to community work, currently developing the documentary At a Corner in Mexico.
Nominations
Ariel Awards, Mexico
2024 Nominee Silver Ariel
Best Feature Length Documentary (Mejor Largometraje Documental)
Leonor Maldonado
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Morelia International Film Festival
2023 Nominee Documentary Film Competition Award
Mexican Documentary Feature Film
Leonor Maldonado
