Awakening

Awakening

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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