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Released
1986 · FILM

Fake Fruit Factory

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Runtime
22 min
Documentary

Synopsis

This intimate documentary follows young women working in a small factory in Mexico, where they craft papier-mâché fruit and vegetables. The factory is managed by an American boss, though it is owned by his Mexican wife. The film highlights the vibrant colors, music, and physical movement of the workers, as well as the constant flow of gossip among them, offering insight into their views on men.

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Principal cast & crew: 1

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  • Fábrica de fruta artificiales

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