Coplas mecánicas

This documentary explores the profound impact of the Guarani language, a language that was systematically suppressed during the Paraguayan War. Through intimate portraits of women who remember and speak the language, the film highlights its resilience and its connection to cultural identity and memory. It delves into the historical trauma associated with its suppression and the ongoing efforts to preserve and revitalize this vital part of Paraguayan heritage.

Coplas mecánicas has been recognized for its sensitive and powerful exploration of language, memory, and cultural resilience. Critics have praised its intimate approach, its visual poetry, and its vital subject matter, which sheds light on a critical aspect of Paraguayan history and identity. The film has garnered attention at various international film festivals.

• Praised for its lyrical and poetic approach to a sensitive historical subject.

• Commended for giving voice to the resilience of the Guarani language and its speakers.

• Noted for its intimate and moving portrait of cultural memory and identity.

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Selected for the Official Competition at the Visions du Réel festival (2018).

The film's title, 'Coplas mecánicas,' is a poetic reference that contrasts the traditional, lyrical form of 'coplas' with the perceived mechanical or forced suppression of the Guarani language.