Modesta (English Subtitled)

Short

A feminist manifesto set in Puerto Rico, in which a peasant woman rebels against her husband's authoritarianism.

She and the other women of her community organize the Liberated Women League to fight for their rights.

Movie Info

Cast: Ortiz Jiménez Juan, Hidalgo Antonia
Director: Doniger Benjamin
Producer: Pintado Otoniel Vila

Cinematographer: Maisonet Luis A.
Recording engineer: Ramírez José Raúl
Film editor: Falkenberg Paul

Music: Campos Parsi Héctor (composer), Ramito (singer)
Production company: Puerto Rico. División de Educación de la Comunidad
Release date: 1956
Language: Spanish, English subtitled

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