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202213 minPGdoc-short

Tlacuilo

202213 minPGdoc-short

A young woman faces the challenges of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood in a 13-minute blend of reality and fiction.

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A young woman faces the challenges of transitioning from adolescence to adulthood in a 13-minute blend of reality and fiction.

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Frida Tlacuilo

Frida Tlacuilodirector

Carolina Venegaswriter

Anahí Félixwriter

Frida Tlacuilo

Frida Tlacuilowriter

Majo Guzmáncast

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Frida, a young woman in Mexico, faces significant changes in her life. The documentary follows her as she transitions from adolescence to adulthood. Over the course of 13 minutes, it blends fictional elements with her reality. Frida navigates challenges that define this critical stage in her life. The film presents her daily experiences and the decisions that shape her future.

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