Seven years of clandestine filming in a Chilean women's prison reveal the daily lives of inmate mothers separated from their children.
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Seven years of clandestine filming in a Chilean women's prison reveal the daily lives of inmate mothers separated from their children.
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Inside a Chilean women's prison, Karina Sánchez and Natalia Abarca navigate the daily challenges of motherhood while serving long sentences. Over seven years, Tana Gilbert captured their lives using clandestine cellphones. The film, titled Malqueridas, presents the stories of these inmate mothers as they maintain connections with their children despite separation. It premiered at the 80th Venice Film Festival, where it won the Critics' Week Grand Prize and the award for best technical contribution.
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Why Watch
- See the daily lives of inmate mothers in Chile.
- Find out how the film was shot using cellphones.
- Meet Tana Gilbert, a debut director making history.
Did You Know
- Malqueridas had a production period of seven years.
- The film was shot clandestinely in a Chilean women's prison.
- It premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival in 2023.
- Malqueridas won the Critics' Week Grand Prize at Venice.
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Who directed the documentary Malqueridas?
Malqueridas was directed by Tana Gilbert.
What is the runtime of the film Malqueridas?
Malqueridas has a runtime of 75 minutes.
Where did Malqueridas premiere?
Malqueridas premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.
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