2019
Retreat
Director
Daniela Alatorre
Producers
Daniela Alatorre
Natalia Almada
Elena Fortes
Abril López Carrillo
Cinematography
Daniela Alatorre
Edited by
Sonia Sánchez
Daniela Alatorre
Sound Designer
Alejandro de Icaza
Music
Dave Cerf
Cast
Perla Avila
Zoila Avila Guadarrama
Marina Guadarrama
Project Adviser
Sam Pollard
Awards
Special Mention for Mexican Documentary Feature Film FICM 2019 /
Ambulante Award for Documentary FICM 2019 /
Festivals
Official Selection DOCSMX 2019 /
Official Selection Morelia International Film Festival 2019 /
Tulum International Film Festival 2019 /
Ambulante 2020 /
DOQUMENTA Film Festival 2020 /



Press kit
Synopsis

Retreat explores the bond between three generations of women as they struggle to assert their independence in a paternalistic society. A story of family love and courage that celebrates female strength, by quietly delving into the unexpected places where it is gathered.