Private Project

Maxete

Kevin, a country boy from the remote mountains of Oaxaca, is confused when his companion Aurelio flings a machete at his feet. He never learned that this is an old mountain tradition indicating one man’s interest in another. Not knowing what to do, he abruptly leaves his village and heads blindly for the coast. By mistake, he finds himself in playa Zipolite, encountering for the first time both casual nudity and handsome Cuauhtémoc, a famous fashion photographer from the big city. His eyes opened by his experiences in Zipolite, he finds the courage to return home and face Aurelio in a new light.

  • David Montes Bernal
    Director
    Caricia
  • David Montes Bernal
    Writer
    Caricia
  • Jan Huygens
    Producer
  • Alejandro Almaraz José
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Maxete
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    20,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Mexico
  • Country of Filming:
    Mexico
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - David Montes Bernal

David Montes Bernal (México, 1988) did not study to be a filmmaker, but in 2016 he entered a cinematography course for begginers and later that year he made his first film: Caricia, a twenty-minute documentary that portrays the life of an Afro-Mexican trans woman, which has been screened at festivals, film expositions, as well in special events in Mexico, Argentina, and the United States.

David Montes Bernal (Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, 1988) no estudió cinematografía, pero en 2016 llegó al mundo del cine gracias a un curso de cinematografía y ese mismo año realizó su primer filme: Caricia, un documental de veinte minutos que retrata la vida de una mujer trans afromexicana, que ha sido exhibido en festivales, muestras de cine y funciones especiales en México, Argentina y Estados Unidos.

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