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Lila Avilés' 'Cábula': Comedy as Resistance
12 Sep
Summary
- New film 'Cábula' uses comedy to resist a cruel world.
- It follows a compassionate teacher and her students.
- The film is a tribute to underpaid teachers as heroes.
Filmmaker Lila Avilés has completed production on her new feature, "Cábula." This film uses comedy as a tool for resistance, offering an escape valve and a collective mirror to question power structures.
Set in the fictional town of Mexicalpan, "Cábula" centers on Toña, a devoted teacher nurturing her students' creativity. Their journey to the capital for a representation event leads them into conflict with elites seeking to appropriate their customs.
Despite betrayals and challenges, Toña reaffirms her commitment to education's transformative power. The film is a tribute to the anonymous heroes of education, particularly underpaid teachers in countries with minimal budgets.
"Cábula" is Avilés' follow-up to "Totém," which received critical acclaim at the 2023 Berlinale. The film stars veteran Mexican actress Teresita Sánchez, whom Avilés considers her muse. Produced by Nicolás Celis, known for his work on "Roma," the film also features Gabriela Cartol and Montserrat Marañón.
