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202430 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Maternal Health

Moon Belly

202430 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A young woman prepares to give birth for the first time while reflecting on the experiences of the women in her family.

Maternal Health

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A young woman prepares to give birth for the first time while reflecting on the experiences of the women in her family.

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Liliana K'andirector

Liliana K'anwriter

Liliana K'ancast

Lucía López Sántizcast

Juana Gómez Hernándezcast

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A young woman prepares for her first childbirth in a Tsotsil community. As she approaches this significant moment, she reflects on the experiences of the women who came before her. Their stories shape her understanding of motherhood and the traditions that surround it. Set in a rural area, the film captures the cultural practices and emotional weight of bringing new life into the world. The 30-minute documentary presents a personal narrative intertwined with collective memory.

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