| Actor: The people of Juchitán Oaxaca Directors: Ellen Osborne, Maureen Gosling Creators: Xavier Pérez Grobet, Ellen Osborne, Maureen Gosling, María Teresa Garcia de la Noceda, Toni Hanna Genres: Indie & Art House, Documentary Sub-Genres: Indie & Art House, Biography Studio: New Yorker Films Format: DVD - Color - Closed-captioned DVD Release Date: 06/20/2006 Original Release Date: 01/01/2006 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/2006 Release Year: 2006 Run Time: 1hr 15min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 MPAA Rating: Unrated Languages: English, Spanish Subtitles: English |
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  | Blossoms of Fire Actor: The people of Juchitán Oaxaca Directors: Ellen Osborne, Maureen Gosling Genres: Indie & Art House, Documentary UR 2006 1hr 15min The beauty and strength of the women of Juchitán, "Mexico?s matriarchy", have inspired legends and songs for centuries, as well as recent tabloid stories of male harems and free love. This delightful documentary sets ... more » |
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Movie ReviewsMatriarchal Society Gets Noticed B. Merritt | WWW.FILMREVIEWSTEW.COM, Pacific Grove, California | 01/25/2007 (4 out of 5 stars) "BLOSSOMS OF FIRE is visually appealing and contains some very interesting information on the relationships between women and men, women and business, and women and politics in Oaxaca, Mexico. The wonderful colors that infuse almost every scene are one of this documentary's biggest draws. That the women of the area make most of their apparel by hand is well known, and many of the dress items are sought after by locals and foreigners alike.
The women are what this documentary is all about. The focus is on the matriarchal society that once existed (and maybe still does) in this area. Women run many of the businesses, are highly independent, and are deeply involved in the politics of the region. Film makers Maureen Gosling and Ellen Osborne dive into the culture of Oaxaca and take the viewer with them as some of the people of Oaxaca comment on this area's cultural significance. Some say that there is no matriarchal hierarchy, while others say there is. Perhaps the matriarchal nature of the area is so ingrained in the people of Oaxaca that they don't even notice it. Or perhaps it's just a bunch of media hype to make the area more interesting. Who knows. The cleanliness of the area is what will impress many watchers, too. Most rural areas of Mexico tend to look unkempt, with hogs and dogs running amuck through tattered streets, and the residence wearing holey clothes. Not so here. The streets are swept clean, the people impeccably dressed, and not a hog or dog to be seen. The area is also a hotbed of anti-Mexican governmentalism. Fiercely independent by nature, the women (and men) protect their identity with rabid ferocity. But they also accept change and integrate it into their society ...but in a way that befits their Oaxacan culture rather than one that eats away at it. The film does stray some when it starts discussing the acceptance of homosexuality and lesbianism, though. Although interesting, it isn't what drove this area of Mexico to its current high level of female sophistication. Even so, this is interesting information and the bright adornments on all the beautiful women is pure eye-candy." |
