Itu Ninu

Itu Ninu in Barcelona

On October 13, Itu Ninu screened at IndiFest festival in the city of Barcelona. This annual event focuses on indigenous cinema from Latin America. Following the presentation, there was a Q&A session with the producer, scriptwriter, and actor Armando Bautista García.

Many of the audience members were interested in the subject due to their own roots and experiences. Various organizers from the Cine Club de Barrio were also in attendance. The first question came from an 11-year-old girl asking about the locations of the film. A young woman expressed her excitement for the film by reciting a poem about the care for seeds, establishing a connection with how the film’s main character cultivates and protects seeds in the plot of the film. Another participant praised the subtlety with which the story was crafted, noting that the film showed how people express themselves in various ways, not only through writing and spoken language but also through gestures, looks, pauses, and silences. These are elements that the film explores exceptionally well.

Itu Ninu in Morelia

Itu Ninu celebrated its Mexican premiere in the Official Selection of the Morelia International Film Festival, where it was nominated for Best Mexican Feature Film alongside 11 other titles, such as Lila Avilés‘ Tótem or Valentina or the Serenity by os 11 títulos, como de, o de Ángeles Cruz. The Morelia International Film Festival is an annual event, showcasing the most representative works of art cinema in Mexico.

During the press conference and premiere, the producer, scriptwriter, and actor Armando Bautista García was present, through the generous support of Screen Scotland and ARENET. Also in attendance were the actress Alejandra Herrera and the Mixtec poet Nadia Ñuu Savi, who gave voice to the character of Sofia.

The audience’s reception was very positive, and we’re delighted to share the following reviews:

Casi Cielo on Itu Ninu, ACG Noticias, and review by Cinegarage.

Itu Ninu in Mexico City

On November 2, Itu Ninu was featured at the Cineteca Nacional in Mexico City as part of the 19th Women in Film and Television Showcase. Writer Isaí Moreno commented on the film as follows:

“What happens when science fiction and poetry come together? The result is Itu Ninu, a futuristic Mexican film set in 2084, silent and with voice-overs in the beautiful Mixtec language. Congratulations to the trio made up of Itandehui Jansen, Alejandra Herrera and Armando Bautista: production, acting and editing ended up merging into a unified and wonderful result.”

Future Screenings

In November, Itu Ninu will also be presented in Vienna at the Welt Museum, at FicWallmapu in Chile, and at the Muestra de Cine de la Mixteca in Huajuapan.