Modesta (1956): Cast
Modesta is a 1956 short drama directed by Benjamín Doniger, starring Antonia Hidalgo as Modesta, Juan Ortiz Jiménez and Barrio Sonadora Community. It runs 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 35 min
- Director
- Benjamín Doniger
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Modesta About?
The premise of Modesta without spoilers.
DivEdCo’s most ambitious project to illustrate women’s rights during Puerto Rico’s modernization follows Modesta, who rallies the women of Barrio Sonadora in Guaynabo to launch a collective strike against their husbands, pressing for equal domestic rights and highlighting the island’s shifting gender dynamics.
Modesta Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- national film registry
- domestic violence
- sexism
- barrio
- activist
- independent short
- dysfunctional marriage
- feminism
- puerto rico
- domestic drama
- battle of the sexes
- social movement
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- political drama
- overwork
- patriarchy
- oppression
- poverty
- small town
- homemaker
- cockfight
Modesta Cast & Characters
Antonia Hidalgo leads the cast as Modesta, with Juan Ortiz Jiménez as the husband and Barrio Sonadora Community. Directed by Benjamín Doniger.
- Director Benjamín Doniger
- Antonia Hidalgo as Modesta
- Juan Ortiz Jiménez as the husband
- Barrio Sonadora Community
Modesta Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “La huelga de las mujeres” and “The Women's Strike”.
- Also known as
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- La huelga de las mujeres
- The Women's Strike
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Movies Like Modesta
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including La Mujer de Hector (Hector’s Woman), Deliciosa Fruta Seca and La mujer del puerto.
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Modesta FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Modesta, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Modesta?
Modesta runs 35 minutes.
When was Modesta released?
Modesta was released on August 28, 1956.
Who directed Modesta?
Modesta was directed by Benjamín Doniger.
Who is in the cast of Modesta?
Modesta stars Antonia Hidalgo as Modesta, Juan Ortiz Jiménez as the husband and Barrio Sonadora Community.
Does Modesta have a post-credit scene?
No. Modesta has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Modesta in?
The original language of Modesta is Spanish.
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