### Intimate Voyage
After 150 screenings at festivals like Rotterdam, ports, communities, and universities, the documentary “La Montaña” by director Diego Enrique Osorno will make its cinema debut this weekend. This film chronicles the journey of seven Mayan indigenous individuals, showcasing a narrative of resistance that highlights the Zapatista movement at sea.
“I boarded like thousands of young people from my generation on that Zapatista ship; throughout the years, I’ve endeavored to track what they’ve done externally through my work as a journalist and documentarian. But I’ve also tried to understand and admire what they’ve built within their communities,” Osorno explained in an interview.
Osorno, belonging to a generation marked by Zapatismo in his adolescence and the horrors of the drug war in his maturity, emphasized that these generational disruptions have fueled his drive for documenting these events. “Being invited by the delegates to join them on the ship, as an outsider, someone not part of their organization but who they wanted to document their journey, was fascinating for me. It was a balm amid the nebulous coverage we’ve done in the 24 years of the 21st century,” he detailed.
According to its synopsis, the documentary, led by EZLN squadron 4-2-1, embarks on a voyage amidst the pandemic, aiming to sow seeds in new lands. This journey represents a quest for ideas, an update of utopia, and continuous struggles.
“Thirty years ago, I followed the Zapatismo movement through the figure of Comandante Marcos and communiqués. In this documentary, I’ve come to know the movement beyond the iconic figure and its base roots. Additionally, it reveals a new situation, showing a more intimate and surprising aspect of Zapatismo. Discourse is one thing, and reality is another. Zapatismo is a dignified reality, which I depict through the interactions shown in the documentary,” Osorno stated.
Regarding the film’s release during Mexico’s patriotic month, Diego added: “It’s interesting because the movie spans from the jungle, the hidden corners of Mexico, to the vast and immense seas like the Atlantic. Between that lies this social and political construction of Mexico we call the nation. Its release in this month is no coincidence; it’s a statement to those who consider themselves Mexican while understanding they are part of a world, and their reality is connected with more advanced realities.”
### Related News: Zapatismo and “La Montaña” Examined Further
As “La Montaña” prepares for its cinematic debut, there has been increased interest in the journey of the Zapatista movement. Recent articles have explored various facets of this ongoing struggle for equality and justice.
1. **”The Zapatista Movement Sets Sail: The Story Behind ‘La Montaña'”** – This piece delves into the origins of the Zapatista delegation’s ocean voyage, providing insight into their mission and broader goals.
2. **”Diego Enrique Osorno: A Documentarian’s Perspective”** – An interview with Diego Enrique Osorno offers a deeper look into his motivations and the challenges faced while filming “La Montaña.”
3. **”Zapatista Messages Across Oceans: Reflections on Modern Struggles”** – This article examines the symbolism of the Zapatista journey, contextualizing it within current global struggles for indigenous rights and autonomy.
Each of these articles enriches our understanding of the Zapatista movement and its representation in “La Montaña,” highlighting its significance in both a historical and modern context.