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201176 minPG-13documentary

Hijas del Monte

201176 minPG-13documentary

Female participants in the Colombian guerrilla often joined the FARC after being abducted and losing family members to violence.

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Dushan Gligorov

Synopsis

Female participants in the Colombian guerrilla often joined the FARC after being abducted and losing family members to violence.

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Dushan Gligorov

Dushan Gligorovdirector

Anna Kozlova

Anna Kozlovawriter

Ivan Yankovsky

Ivan Yankovskycast

Eldar Kalimulin

Eldar Kalimulincast

Danil Steklov

Danil Steklovcast

Synopsis

In Colombia, women have played a significant role in the FARC guerrilla movement. "Hijas del Monte" features testimonies from female victims who joined the group after being abducted and losing family members to violence. The documentary presents their stories, revealing the circumstances that led them to take up arms. Through these narratives, it addresses the complex realities faced by women in conflict zones, particularly in the context of Colombia's long-standing civil war. The film runs for 76 minutes and was released in 2011.

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