Speaking Tongues

2016 | Color | 83:28

In various Mexican cities, the art of rap is practiced by a large number of youths who are completely committed to it. How have they been transformed through the intense relation they establish with words, with their own tongues, and with language? And, finally, how does this helps them to survive in a country which offers no alternatives?

Direction: Terrazas; Kyzza
Script: Terrazas; Kyzza
Production: Sosa; Carlos
Photography: Anaya Adalid; Alberto, Cárdenas; Israel
Sound: Cortés; Emilio
Music: Dr. Zupreeme
Cast:Sepulturero, Mc Luka, Gogo Ras, Rabia Rivera, W Krónico y familia, Menuda Coincidencia, Tren Lokote y familia, Alemán, Charlot, DJ Bulla, Ximbo, Jezzy P, Dayra Fyah, Jin, Dr. Zupreeme, Mü, Giros, Tanke, Sipo, Aczino, Manotas, Vieja Guardia: Aztec 732
Participation year at FICM: 2016

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