Through a choral diversity of testimonies, the documentary explores the myth of the axolotl, transporting us from the story of a chinampero whose lifestyle reflects the environmental decay of Mexico City, to the efforts of a group of scientists racing against the consequences of the extinction of our symbols and ecological heritage.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- UNAM, Escuela Nacional de Artes Cinematográficas (ENAC)
Keywords
- axolotl
- short film
- environmental documentary
- film student
- enac
- unam
Top Cast
Luis Martínez Galicia as Self
Dr. Diego Chaparro Herrera as Self
Mtro. Alejandro Chávez Ríos as Self
Dr. Luis Zambrano González as Self
Jesús Correa Rangel as Self
Top Crew
José A. Zamora · Director, Screenplay
Gustavo Marín · Cinematographer
Max Vázquez Montúfar · Editor
María de los Ángeles Castro Gurría · Executive Producer
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