Forum of Indigenous Peoples 2021

The Forum of Indigenous Peoples is a space that, as part of the diverse program of the Morelia International Film Festival (FICM), has always pursued to focus on the narrative proposals of Indigenous filmmakers.

What are the themes, concerns, perspectives, and narrative styles? This year's selection includes a variety of formats and styles, addressing key topics that are part of important societal discussions today: territory, migration, social change, shifts in gender roles, and the importance of tradition in shaping identity.

1. Ángeles Cruz
2. Yolanda Cruz
3. Juan Javier Pérez
4. Tania Ximena
5. Yollotl Alvarado
6. Nicolás Rojas
7. Celina Manuel Piñón
8. Rosalba López
9. Daniel Isidoro Morales
10. Yunuen Torres Asencio
11. Ricardo Villanueva
12. José Luis Matías Alonso

FEATURE FILMS

1. Nudo mixteco (Ángeles Cruz, 2021) mixteco 92 min.
2. Hope, Soledad (Yolanda Cruz, 2021) chatino 78 min.
3. Vaychiletik – Sueños (Juan Javier Pérez, 2021) tzotzil 83 min.
4. Pobo Tzu – Noche blanca (Tania Ximena, Yollotl Alvarado) zoque 82 min.

SHORT FILMS

1. Koo - Serpiente (Nicolás Rojas) Mixteco 5 min.
2. La espera (Celina Manuel Piñón) Purépecha 12 min.
3. Marku Irekani – Vivir juntos (Rosalba López, Daniel Isidoro Morales)  Purépecha 20 min.
4. Tsihueri, el que fue valiente ( Yunuen Torres Asencio) Purépecha 17 min.
5. Somos de la tierra (Ricardo Villanueva) Akateko maya 26 min.
6. Nixíí – Bastón de mando (José Luis Matías Alonso) Me’phaa 37 min.