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Tina Modotti: Dogma and Passion

Art, activism, love and tragedy of one of the most importants photographers: Tina Modotti
Aug 2, 2013 · 52m
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Tina Modotti was the most important photographer of the twenties from last century in Mexico. Born in Udine in northeastern Italy, at age 16 emigrated, like millions of Italians to America. Ther she worked as a model and actress, but when renowned photographer Edward Weston chose Mexico as his home, Tina learned from him the craft and it was here where she made his photographic work. The crosslinking of art, activism, love and tragedy in her life, are the subjects of this documentary.

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CAST

Raquel Tibol
Herself
Claudio Albertani
Himself
Pablo Ortiz Monasterio
Himself
Antonio Saborit
Himself
Elena Poniatowska
Herself
Gianfranco Ellero
Himself
Riccardo Toffoletti
Himself
Tina Modotti
herself
Directed by Laura Martínez Díaz

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Country
MX, US

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