Salt Lake Film SocietyIdentifying Features

Identifying Features

Dates: On-Demand
Cost: $12.00

IDENTIFYING FEATURES (Sin Señas Particulares)
LISTEN TO THE Q AND A: with Director Fernanda Valadez and Producer Astrid Rondero FOLLOWING THE FILM CREDITS

Magdalena hasn’t heard from her son in months—not since he left their town to cross the border into the United States. The authorities want her to sign her son’s death certificate, but an encounter with a bereaved parent makes Magdalena realize that she cannot live without knowing his fate. She begins an odyssey across Mexico, through areas of violence and desolation, chasing any available lead despite being warned not to publicly ask such questions. Along the way, she meets and travels with recently deported Miguel, who finds himself journeying home through a changed country.

Directed by Fernanda Valadez Mexico/Spain | Not Rated | 1hr 35min |Drama | 2020 Starring: Mercedes Hernández, David Illescas, Juan Jesús Varela Festivals/Awards: 2020 Sundance Film Festival: Winner Audience Award – World Cinema Dramatic, Winner Best Screenplay – World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award In Spanish with English subtitles Watch the Free Discussion with Director, Fernanda Valadez. Producer, Astrid Rondero, Claudio Holzner, moderator.

Instructions: Virtual Screening at https://slfsathome.org/main/identifying-features; Credit Card Only.