El Maíz en Tiempos de Guerra

20171h 28min

Maize in times of war traces the yearly cycle of four Indigenous maize plots in different regions of Mexico. This film illustrates the exceptional process of maize, the delicacy of selecting seeds, preparing the soil, the tenacity and the nuances involved in the whole process, then when the harvest arrives after months of work the families enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Storyline

Maize in times of war traces the yearly cycle of four Indigenous maize plots in different regions of Mexico. This film illustrates the exceptional process of maize, the delicacy of selecting seeds, preparing the soil, the tenacity and the nuances involved in the whole process, then when the harvest arrives after months of work the families enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Released
March 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 28min
Language
English
Production
Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad