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20117 minPGdoc-short

Juanita

20117 minPGdoc-short

A mother reflects on the disappearance of her youngest son, transforming her life through pain, love, and hope in this 7-minute film.

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A mother reflects on the disappearance of her youngest son, transforming her life through pain, love, and hope in this 7-minute film.

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Andrea Ferrazdirector

Márcia Gomes da Silvacast

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Márcia Gomes da Silva reflects on her life after the disappearance of her youngest son. The film "Juanita," directed by Andrea Ferraz, runs for seven minutes and draws inspiration from a poem by Cida Pedrosa. It captures Márcia's experiences of pain and love as she navigates her transformed reality. The documentary presents an intimate portrait of a mother grappling with loss and searching for hope amidst her grief.

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