
Film
The Zapotec Chef
30m · Documentary
For those who dream of returning home
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Overview
After emigrating from his hometown in search of a better life, Chef Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo, defying all possibilities, found success at the highest level of his craft while longing to return home.
Cast
Gaudencio Ruiz Mateo
Himself
Anselma Mateo Ramírez
Herself
Bonifacio Ruiz Blaz
Himself
Lorenzo Martínez
Himself
Crew
- Ana Silvia CantúProducer · Writer · Director
- Emilio Rodríguez RuvalcabaProducer
- Andrea CarroDirector of Photography · Producer · Editor
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 30m
- Budget
- $1,415
- Genres
- Documentary
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