More than 15,000 children live on the streets of Lima, Peru, facing daily challenges in a city marked by class differences and corruption.
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More than 15,000 children live on the streets of Lima, Peru, facing daily challenges in a city marked by class differences and corruption.
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Synopsis
Heddy Honigmann returns to Lima, Peru, her birthplace, to document the lives of its residents. The film portrays waiters, bartenders, and shopkeepers struggling against a backdrop of class differences and corruption. Children roam the streets, facing the challenges of street life alongside stray dogs. They embody a survival instinct that helps them cope with their circumstances. Through personal stories, the film reflects on memory and loss within a community marked by its history.
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Why Watch
- Meet the resilient people of Lima, Peru.
- Find out how children navigate street life.
- See the impact of corruption on everyday lives.
Did You Know
- Heddy Honigmann is a Dutch director known for her work in documentary film.
- The film was released in 2008 and has a duration of 93 minutes.
- Lima, Peru, serves as the primary setting, highlighting its social issues.
- The documentary features the lives of waiters, bartenders, and shopkeepers.
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Who directed the documentary Oblivion?
Oblivion was directed by Heddy Honigmann.
What year was the documentary Oblivion released?
Oblivion was released in 2008.
What are the main themes addressed in Oblivion?
Oblivion addresses themes of class differences, corruption, and the struggles of street children in Lima, Peru.
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