The 2024 Los Cabos International Film Festival reaffirms its commitment to new narratives in Mexican cinema, highlighting female participation in the Encuadres Mexicanos section, where productions such as Nómadas de la 57, No nos moverán, Corina, and La Raya were presented. These stories, full of fresh and courageous proposals, offered a platform to reflect on the challenges and advances of women in the film industry.

The Voice of the Protagonists

In a meeting with the press, actresses and representatives such as Clara Fregoso, Luisa Huertas, Naian González Norvind, and Mónica del Carmen discussed the evolution of the role of women in Mexican cinema.

Naian González Norvind, protagonist of Corina, spoke about his interest in characters that combine strength and vulnerability, highlighting that cinema should "tell the world as it is, not as it should be."

Luisa Huertas recalled that, although women have been present in film for years, they have only recently reached key positions in production. “We have earned it. There may be machismo, but they have already realized that women can be excellent photographers, scriptwriters, directors and more.”

Mónica del Carmen, star of La Raya, emphasized how narratives have begun to change, allowing women to take ownership of their stories and spaces. “Women have resisted and fought; nothing has been given to us.”

Machismo in Film: A Current Issue

Despite the progress, the actresses agreed that machismo remains a challenge in the industry. Huertas and Fregoso stressed the need to continue using this word because the problem persists. “It is important to transform this reality,” said Fregoso, whose documentary Nómadas de la 57 portrays the life of a truck driver in a predominantly male environment, showing the coexistence and challenges of the guild.

A Cinema that Connects with Reality

The cinema presented in Los Cabos seeks to be more than entertainment: it has become a tool to reflect, challenge and transform society. The actresses highlighted that the stories of less visible women are gaining ground, allowing for a greater connection between viewers and the realities faced by many communities.

A Natural Setting for Change

With the impressive landscape of Los Cabos as a backdrop, the festival not only celebrates cinema, but also promotes a lasting change in gender dynamics within the film industry.

This dialogue and the productions exhibited are testimony to the fact that Mexican cinema is moving towards a more inclusive and representative horizon, where women are writing, directing and starring in their own stories