Forty-three students were forcibly disappeared in 2014 during an attack in Iguala, Mexico, prompting ongoing demands for justice from their families.
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Forty-three students were forcibly disappeared in 2014 during an attack in Iguala, Mexico, prompting ongoing demands for justice from their families.
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In Iguala, Mexico, the 2014 attack on students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College left six dead and 43 missing. "Vivos" follows the families of the victims as they confront the trauma of loss and seek justice in a climate of impunity. Directed by Ai Weiwei, the film features intimate interviews and meditative photography, capturing the emotional toll on those affected. It reflects on the broader societal impact of this humanitarian crisis and the ongoing fight for accountability.
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Why Watch
- See the impact of the Ayotzinapa tragedy on families.
- Meet Ai Weiwei and his unique artistic perspective.
- Find out how parents became activists for justice.
Did You Know
- Vivos premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2020.
- The film runs for 112 minutes and is produced by AWW Germany GmbH.
- Ai Weiwei directed Vivos and produced another film, Cockroach, in 2020.
- The film is in English and Spanish with English subtitles.
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Who directed the documentary Vivos?
Vivos was directed by Ai Weiwei.
What event does the documentary Vivos focus on?
Vivos focuses on the mass-kidnapping of students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers' College in 2014.
What languages are used in the documentary Vivos?
Vivos is in English and Spanish with English subtitles.
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