Lessons for a War

2011 | Color | 112 min

This is a film about the resistance of a people who are preparing to defend themselves against an impending war. A celebration of hope represented by a community that will not give up.

Country: México
Direction: Sepúlveda Martínez; Juan Manuel
Script: Sepúlveda Martínez; Juan Manuel
Production: Sepúlveda Martínez; Juan Manuel
Photography: Sepúlveda Martínez; Juan Manuel
Sound: Rommel Tuñón; José
Participation year at FICM: 2011

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