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Tío

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  2. Fact Sheet
  3. When and where ?

On his first day at work as a miner, Martin, a cocky teenager, will learn the importance of rituals and respect for ancestors.

The film

  • Film identity

    Original title: Tío

    Directed by: Juan José MEDINA

    Country: Mexico

    Year of production: 2021

    Running time: 12 min 30 s

  • Technique

    Category: Short film

    Techniques used: puppets

    Version: Original Spanish version English subtitles

    Process: Colour

    Target public: Teens, Adults, Young adults

  • Credits

    Directed by: Juan José MEDINA

    Production: IMCINE - INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA, Juan José MEDINA

    Distribution: IMCINE - INSTITUTO MEXICANO DE CINEMATOGRAFÍA, Juan José MEDINA

    Artistic direction: Juan José Medina

    Script: Juan José Medina

    Animation: Sergio Valdivia

    Camera: Rita Basulto

    Compositing: Hector Fausto

    Music: Ruy Diaz

    Sound: Odin Acosta

    Editing: Yadin Salmeron

    Voice: Cornelio García, Damian Vázquez Jaramillo

When and where ?

This film is part of the programme Guadalajara School (Mexican animation tribute), Guadalajara School (Mexican animation tribute)