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México 86
2024 | Color | 93:00

1986. María, a Guatemalan revolutionary activist, has spent years in exile in Mexico City, where she continues her political activity. When her 11-year-old son comes to live with her, she will have to make a difficult choice between her role as a mother or as an activist.


Country: Francia
Direction: Díaz; César
Production: Schmit; Delphine, Sprimont; Géraldine, Guégan; Anne-Laure
Photography: Surdej; Virgine
Sound: Schweisguth; Bruno, de Ville; Charles, Bénardeau; Billes
Music: Boubal; Rémi
Cast:Bejo; Bérénice, Labbé; Matheo, Ortizgris; Leonardo, Egurrola; Julieta
Art direction: Peredo; Pilar
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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Ernesto, a young anthropology student at a forensic organization, helps identify people who disappeared in the Guatemalan civil war. After hearing a woman’s testimony, Ernesto thinks he has found a clue to the whereabouts of his own father, who also went missing in the war.

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