Archive for September, 2007
Documentary tells Lydia Cacho's story
A documentary film documenting the experiences of persecuted Mexican journalist Lydia Cacho Ribiera premiered in Mexico City on Saturday night.
The film, which was shown as part of the DocsDF film festival, documents the series of events set in motion following the publication of Cacho’s book, Los Demonios de Eden.
Hundreds of people showed up to the premier, which was screened at Cinemex Insurgentes on Saturday evening.
World Press Photo exhibition opens in Mexico City
The World Press Photo awards exhibition opened in Mexico City’s beautiful Franz Meyer museum last night in collaboration with Mexico’s National Commission of Human Rights.
The event was attended by hundreds, and features 200 photographs representing the best in press photography of last year. Images in the show range from photographs of conflict zones to wildlife.
Too Much Violence in Contemporary Photography, says Magnum member
There is too much of an emphasis on documenting violence in contemporary press photography, and photojournalists should document other, non-violent stories in the world, according to Rene Burri.
Video: Mexico City's Military March, Independence Weekend
Mexico City’s Military March – Independence Weekend
Mexico City's Independence Celebrations Pass Peacefully
Mexico celebrated the anniversary of its independence this weekend. It was the first time that Felipe Calderon, the country’s current president, oversaw the celebrations since he took office in December last year following controversial elections.
Observers said that the military presence surrounding the annual event was much higher than past years, and the volume of the music being played by the enormous speakers around the square was painful to the ears.
Video: A Lesson in Lucha Libre
MexicoReporter.com pays a visit to a Lucha Libre school in Mexico city, where the next generation of fighters are learning the art of the Lucha
MexicoReporter.com on the BBC
MexicoReporter.com’s dispatch on the BBC about a Lucha Libre school for boys.
Mexico is 'out of control' for journalists
NewCorrespondent in Press Gazette: Mexico is ‘out of control’
Mexico City's military out in force for this weekend's Independence Celebrations
Stalls and celebrations in Mexico City’s Zocalo. The country is preparing to celebrate its Independence Day. This will be the first Independence Day to be presided over by the country’s current president Felipe Calderon, who took office in December last year following controversial elections.
Ringo Mendoza Portrait
This is Ringo Mendoza, the Lucha Libre fighter and Maestro interviewed by NewCorrespondent.com some weeks ago. The photo is courtesy of Luz Montero.
See here for the interview.
30 years of photojournalism in Mexico City
September is the month of photography here in Mexico City, and a number of photographic exhibitions are running. One of the most striking to foreign eyes is that of Proceso, a political magazine based here in Mexico that has been running for the last 30 years.
Video: Lucha Libre Highlights from Arena Coliseo
First it was Leono (the Lion), Metalico and Tigre Blanco (the White Tiger) up against Loco Max (Crazy Max), ArkAngel and Doctor X. Then Blue Panther, Heavy Metal and El Sagrado (the Scared) had it out with Hijo de Lizmark (son of Lizmark), Averno and Mephisto. All insults form the crowd involved a combination of the fighters’ mothers and female prostitutes and the array of ostentatious Lycra outfits was jaw-dropping.It’s a regular Tuesday night at the Lucha Libre in downtown Mexico City’s Arena Coliseo, where for the price of an expensive pint of beer in London you can watch the country’s favourite Lucha Trios fight it out, Mexico-style.
Photo: Fuerza Guerrera, 53, has been fighting in the Lucha Libre for 32 years
Fuerza Guerrera, 53, has been fighting in the Lucha Libre for 32 years
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