Awakening
Directed by Andrea Soledad Arauz Torres
Through a conversation between her mother and a visitor; Alejandra realizes that she has repressed m
Overview
- Genre
- Human Rights and Social Issues
- Synopsis
In an unexpected conversation over a visit to her mother, 18-year-old Alejandra hears from afar the story of a former family neighbor who is imprisoned for sexual violence against children. This awakens in Alejandra a sea of inexplicable emotions where she begins to remember that she was also a victim of this person. At the end of a journey of emotions, Alejandra feels happy that this man received justice thanks to the courage of other victims.
- Stage
- finished
- Running time
- 5 minutes
Credits
- Andrea Soledad Arauz Torres ... Director, Producer, Writer
- Sergio Velez ... Cinematographer
- Madelline Sevilla ... Editor, Colorist
- Jorge Ramos ... Composer and Sound Designer
- Charlotte Murray ... Assistant Camera, Camera
- Maria Jose Arauz ... Production Assistant
- Diana Spencer ... actor
- Julia Herrera ... actor
- Cecilia Duran ... actor
Production Details
- Prod. Co.
- Honduran Women Filmmakers Collective
- Country
- Honduras
- Years of Production
- 1
- Locations
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Prod. Partners
- Spotlight Initiative
Distribution Details
- Release year
- 2020
- Festivals
- London International Monthly Film Festival, First-Time Filmmaker Sessions, Festival de Cine Pobre Panalandia
- Awards
- Honorable Mention for Best Short Film in London International Monthly Film Festival
- Language
- Spanish, English
- Subtitles
- yes
Photos
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