Mujeres de Cine 2024

The Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. presents the 9th edition of “Mujeres de Cine,” featuring Liz Lobato’s “Tierra de nuestras madres” as well as Daniela Féjerman and Elvira Lindo’s “Alguien que cuide de mí.”

After 9 years of celebrating the best cinema created by Spanish women in Washington, D.C., this year’s edition of Mujeres de Cine presents a hybrid festival showcasing Spanish cinema.

Land Of Our Mothers

• September 12–19. Free online screening.
• Directed by Liz Lobato, Spain, 2023, 88 minutes.
• Original title: Tierra de nuestras madres.
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Rosario, an elderly woman living with her disabled son Ofelio, along with a donkey and a goat, earns a living by selling fig salt. This product is well-known among the elderly for its ancient uses, while younger customers often mix it with pharmaceutical tranquilizers and other ingredients. The village of La Mancha, where they reside, suffers from the gambling addiction of its residents and leaders, who have decided to sell it. The inhabitants face forced sales and eviction, but Rosario’s house and the lagoon are located in the heart of the municipal district. Therefore, she organizes a resistance to the best of her ability.

Liz Lobato is a Madrid-based actress and director with over 28 years in acting and 14 years in directing, holding a Philosophy degree from the Sorbonne, a master’s in Screenwriting from the University of London, and currently pursuing a PhD in Film at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Alguien que cuide de mí

• On Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. Free, RSVP required.
• At the Spanish Cultural Center, 2801 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20009.
• Directed by Daniela Féjerman and Elvira Lindo, Spain, 2023, 97 minutes.
• In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch trailer.

Nora is a young actress with a promising future. The two pillars of her life are her grandmother Magüi and her mother Cecilia, both of whom had successful careers in entertainment. However, Nora discovers that her mother is hiding a secret that has profoundly affected her life.