Daughters of Maguey
The story of a group of women who decided to break a male monopoly. Despite their historical involvement in the production of agave distillates, archaic traditions and beliefs have kept women under another glass ceiling. But the “Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de Mexico" Association is now shattering it. Recognizing their own value and the benefits of working together, these women have joined forces to ensure that Mexico's producers and rural communities get their fair share of the economic boom that is mezcal, while preserving traditions and respecting the environment.
1 hr, 16 mins
Preceded by the short film At Night You Become A Mother.
About the director
Francisca Siza is a Portuguese director, cinematographer and editor. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Documentary Cinema. After living and working in Argentina for three years, she returned to Portugal, where she currently works as a cinematographer and photographer in her own audiovisual company. She has directed, shot and edited three documentary series ("Casulo", "MTF" and "Spirits Explorer"). Francisca also directs and produces video clips, corporate and brand videos. As a photographer, her work has been exhibited at the Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis, Porto in 2021. Francisca also creates experimental video art installations, which were exhibited at NYC's Inner Glass Studio in 2022. Daughters of Maguey, produced by Gautier Heins, is her debut feature documentary.
