La Mami

Name: La Mami
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 7, 2022
Duration: 81 min
Rating: 89

2022

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Cinema Tropical | Release Date: April 7, 2022 | Not Rated

Summary: Winner of the Cinema Tropical Award for Best Film, the second feature documentary by Laura Herrero Garvín follows Doña Olga, also known as La Mami, who having worked more than 40 years in nightlife is the caretaker of the women’s restroom at the mythical Cabaret Barba Azul in Mexico City. Night after night, she attends to the dancers whoWinner of the Cinema Tropical Award for Best Film, the second feature documentary by Laura Herrero Garvín follows Doña Olga, also known as La Mami, who having worked more than 40 years in nightlife is the caretaker of the women’s restroom at the mythical Cabaret Barba Azul in Mexico City. Night after night, she attends to the dancers who perform there to live music. A beautiful friendship gradually develops between her and newcomer Priscilla, as the two exchange intimate details during their shifts, sharing glances in the mirror. Textural, empathetic, and shot completely from the female perspective, Herrero Garvín crafts an exquisite look into a world of women doing what they have to in order to provide for their families and carve a path for themselves and their loved ones under unforgiving circumstances. [Cinema Tropical]… Expand

Director: Laura Herrero Garvín

Genre(s): Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 81 min

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Beandrea July

Apr 8, 2022

Garvín’s adept camerawork allows the story to unfold so seamlessly in its vérité style, that the film emanates the magic of a scripted drama without revealing any noticeable interference. Read full review

Guy Lodge

Apr 8, 2022

Amid its textured, occasionally conflict-scarred portrait of female community, La Mami is rife with sharp, tacit socioeconomic criticism of an unequal, patriarchal society in which making joyless business out of pleasure is the best hope many women have. Read full review

Amber Wilkinson

Apr 8, 2022

Herrero Garvin has evidently built a strong level of trust with all involved. Read full review

Neil Young

Apr 8, 2022

Herrero Garvin and company have evidently earned the trust of Dona Olga and her customers, their film winningly emerging as warm, humanistic evocation of sisterhood against a fascinating demi-monde backdrop. Read full review

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