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Yalitza Aparicio joins a new project that puts a group of indigenous women at the center. In her role as narrator, Aparicio recounts what the Amazons of Yaxunah face to practice what they love: softball, a sport considered traditionally masculine, and which leads them to challenge the gender roles imposed by their communities.
The project, directed by Alfonso Algara, will be screened at the Morelia International Film Festivalwhere Aparicio once again walks the red carpets to talk about his love for cinema. During the inauguration of the FICM in its 22nd edition, the actress from Rome pointed out the importance of representing women in their diversity on the screen.
“The Amazons are an example of how all women always unite to continue with our dreams. Although some think that it is a story very far from conventional, the truth is that the documentary talks about diversity and the dignified representation that every human being deserves,” Aparicio explained about the importance of the film.
The documentary not only presents the stories of 26 women between 13 and 62 years old, but also explores her struggle to change social expectations about the role of indigenous women. Through their passion for softball, Las Amazonas challenge gender norms, proving that the sport is not exclusive to men.
This project is another step in the career of Yalitza Aparicio, who continues to use her platform to make visible the stories of indigenous women and those who have been historically marginalized. Just like in Rome, where she played a domestic worker of Mixtec origin, reaffirming her voice in Mexican cinema.
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