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Itu Ninu at the Festivals
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
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Interview with Ita Jansen, Director of Itu Ninu
We had a conversation with Itandehui Jansen, director of Itu Ninu. Itandehui was born in Oaxaca and studied film at the Netherlands Film Academy in Amsterdam. She has participated in different development programmes such as Berlinale Talents, Cine Qua Non Lab, and Torino Film Lab. Her works have been showcased at international film festivals such…
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Interview with Armando Bautista García – actor, writer and producer
We sat down for an interview with Armando Bautista García, actor in Itu Ninu, and also screenwriter and producer for the film. Armando earned a Master’s degree in Philosophy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona with a Ford Foundation scholarship. He has written stories, theatre, and film scripts in both Mixtec and Spanish, and received…
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Interview with Nadia Ñuu Savi – The Voice of Sofía
Nadia López García, also known as Nadia Ñuu Savi, is a poet and writer in the Mixtec language. She lent her voice to the character of Sofia in the film Itu Ninu. In this conversation, we discuss writing in Mixtec and her involvement in the movie Itu Ninu. When did you become interested in writing…
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Itu Ninu: Part of the Official Selection at the Morelia International Film Festival
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Itu Ninu has secured its place in the Official Competition of Mexican Feature Dramas at the renowned Morelia International Film Festival. The Morelia International Film Festival The Morelia International Film Festival, an annual cinematic extravaganza set against the backdrop of the enchanting city of Morelia, Mexico, stands as…
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Itu Ninu starts its journey
We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! The moment we’ve been eagerly waiting for is here. We are delighted to announce the first screenings of our film, Itu Ninu
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A Conversation with Alejandra Herrera on acting
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Alejandra to uncover her approach to acting, her process in developing Sofia’s character, and her exciting future projects.
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The Bolex D16 Cinematic Experience
The Bolex D16 is a remarkable digital cinema camera that pays homage to the iconic Bolex H16. Itu Ninu was brought to life using this very camera, paired with vintage Kern Paillard lenses, adding a timeless charm to the film.
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Edinburgh’s Vibrant Street Art in Itu Ninu
In our film project, we sought to capture some of this urban art and incorporate it as a distinct backdrop to the narrative. As the characters Angel and Sofia venture through the city, they encounter different examples of Edinburgh’s street art. Amidst an otherwise desolate landscape, the graffiti artworks in the film became essential in…
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Notes on Music
Enrica Sciandrone, the talented composer behind the original music for Itu Ninu, brings an impressive musical background to the table. Itandehui and Enrica first met in 2012 while attending the Berlinale Talents. Serendipitous encounters at various festivals eventually led them to collaborate on the film In Times of Rain in 2018, where Enrica composed an…
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