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201639 minPGdocumentary

Conflict Gender Equality Social Inequality

Memoria

201639 minPGdocumentary

A mother reflects on her experience as a victim of sexual violence during the war in Timor Leste while her daughter seeks security through marriage.

Conflict Gender Equality Social Inequality

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A mother reflects on her experience as a victim of sexual violence during the war in Timor Leste while her daughter seeks security through marriage.

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Kamila Andini

Kamila Andinidirector

Kamila Andini

Kamila Andiniwriter

Maria Fatima Sara dos Reis Afonsocast

Lucia Naroman Pereira de Oliveiracast

Edigar Antonio Fatima Costacast

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Maria recalls her experiences as a victim during the war in Timor Leste. She reflects on the consequences of sexual violence in a conflict that shaped the nation. Her daughter, Flora, seeks security through marriage but faces societal pressures, including the concept of bride price. The two women grapple with their past and future as they search for what freedom means to them in a post-war society. They navigate the lasting impact of trauma and the challenges women face in their lives.

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