Axolotl

A quiet, elegiac short that moves between a farmer's daily life and scientists' urgent work, leaving a lingering sense of loss.

Directed by

José A. Zamora

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Luis Martínez Galicia, Dr. Diego Chaparro Herrera, Mtro. Alejandro Chávez Ríos

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Environment, nature, survival, grief

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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