The Mexican Suitcase (2011)

In the stirring documentary, The Mexican Suitcase, a forgotten trove of history comes to light after seven decades of obscurity. The film unfurls the tale of the astonishing recovery of 4,500 negatives, lost in the tumult of World War II, only to be found in an unassuming closet in Mexico City. These are no ordinary negatives; they were captured by three legendary photographers—Robert Capa, Gerda Taro, and David 'Chim' Seymour—during the throes of the Spanish Civil War. The Mexican Suitcase delves into the journey these negatives took, from the war-ridden landscapes of Spain to the safer confines of Mexico, and their remarkable survival against the ravages of time. The story is not just about the missing negatives; it’s about the resilient Spanish Republic, which found support in Mexico when the world turned its back on them. The film also offers a reflective look at Spain's relationship with its turbulent past, and the individuals who fled from it, using the rediscovered negatives as a stark, monochrome mirror. This unique narrative unravels not just through the iconic images captured by Capa, Taro, and Seymour, but through the saga of the three lost boxes, known as the Mexican Suitcase. The rediscovery of these priceless negatives in 2007, offers a poignant reminder of the enduring power of forgotten stories, waiting to be unearthed and told anew.

The Mexican Suitcase is a documentary movie featuring Ernest Alós and directed by Trisha Ziff.

The Mexican Suitcase is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV and it's also available on Fandor Amazon Channel and realeyz.

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