El ombligo de Guie’dani

This incisive portrait of racism and classism follows young Zapotec Guie’dani, who moves from her Oaxacan village to Mexico City when her mother takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy family. Defiant and morose, Guie’dani abhors their new roles in service. Newcomer Sótera Cruz brings razor-sharp intensity to her portrayal of a girl determined to fight for her dignity. (Chicago International Film Festival)