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Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital

January 2, 1977 2h 10m 6.0/10 (7 votes)

Originally released in 1977. Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital is a documentary film. directed by Paul Leduc. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Synopsis

Through the direct testimony of the Indians, the phenomenon of acculturation suffered by the Otomí minority of the Mezquital Valley, one of the poorest rural areas of the state of Hidalgo, in Mexico, is analyzed. It tries to show a broader problem that encompasses a large part of the Continent; how other peoples, other ethnic groups, are exterminated with all kinds of mechanisms, from brutal repression to the most sophisticated cultural penetration.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1977 49 years ago
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Runtime 2h 10m 130 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (7 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Mexico Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital about?

Through the direct testimony of the Indians, the phenomenon of acculturation suffered by the Otomí minority of the Mezquital Valley, one of the poorest rural areas of the state of Hidalgo, in Mexi...

Who directed Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital?

Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital was directed by Paul Leduc.

How long is Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital?

Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).

When was Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital released?

Ethnocide: Notes on El Mezquital was released on January 2, 1977 in theaters.