Mamacita
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Mamacita

by José Pablo Estrada Torrescano

Country / Year
Germany, Mexico, Luxembourg / 2018
Duration
75 Min.
Languages
Spanish
Subtitles
EnglishEnglish
Genre
DOC: Portrait
Tags
Documentary
Debut Feature
Family
Direction
José Pablo Estrada Torrescano

"Mamacita", an extravagant former beauty queen, resides on her estate surrounded by loyal domestic helpers. It does not matter whether they be the driver, chef, gardener or nurse; all of them are always available for Mamacita whose scrutinous eye exerts constant surveillance in spite of her 95 years. Through efficient self-marketing, this woman managed to build her beauty empire from scratch. Her eight children have dedicated their entire lives to her empire. When her grandson José Pablo went to Europe to study film several years ago, Mamacita made him promise to one day make a film about her life. Now José Pablo has returned to his homeland in order to keep his promise.

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