Mexico In The 70s: A City Family.

Genre: Educational

Creator: BFA

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This film provides an intimate portrait of Gildardo Montalongo, a computer technician living in a rapidly modernizing Mexico City, as he balances the demands of contemporary professional life with deep-rooted family values. Through the perspectives of various family members, the narrative explores the generational transition from humble beginnings in crowded tenements to a more stable, middle-class existence characterized by technological progress, educational opportunities, and changing gender roles. Ultimately, the story celebrates the resilience of the family unit, highlighting how traditional bonds persist even as the urban landscape transforms and living standards continue to rise.

Complete Record: This film provides an intimate portrait of Gildardo Montalongo, a computer technician living in a rapidly modernizing Mexico City, as he balances the demands of contemporary professional life with deep-rooted family values. Through the perspectives of various family members, the narrative explores the generational transition from humble beginnings in crowded tenements to a more stable, middle-class existence characterized by technological progress, educational opportunities, and changing gender roles. Ultimately, the story celebrates the resilience of the family unit, highlighting how traditional bonds persist even as the urban landscape transforms and living standards continue to rise.