Xun Sero was born in 1988 in Chiapas, Mexico. He built his experience in the workshops of “Ambulante Más Allá” and “CCC con Patas”, and in the Documentary Film School of San Cristóbal de las Casas. He currently works as cinematographer in documentary film productions: his most recent works are “Negra” by Medhin Tewolde and “Kuxlejal/Vida” by Elke Franke. He’s strongly interested in stories of life struggles. Most of his stories are about the essence of indigenous people. He tries to develop the real cultural heritage of the characters and avoid clichés about indigenous person. “Mom” is his first film as a director.
As a Mexican Tzotzil I grew up between the sacrality both of Guadalupe Virgin and Mother Earth. As a son, I grew up among the derision of not having a father and blaming my mother for it. “Mom” is a dialogue between mother and son exploring their contradictions, knowing and recognizing each other, and reflecting on naturalized violence and its…