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201774 minPGdocumentary

Volar

201774 minPGdocumentary

Nine women, each with a history of gender violence, spend a weekend in the countryside to share their experiences and support one another.

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Bertha Gaztelumendi

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Nine women, each with a history of gender violence, spend a weekend in the countryside to share their experiences and support one another.

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Bertha Gaztelumendidirector

Bertha Gaztelumendiwriter

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Nine women gather in the countryside for a weekend away from their daily lives. Each has a history marked by gender violence. They come from different backgrounds and professions but connect without words. Together, they share their experiences of survival and healing. They convey their stories to other women and society, avoiding self-victimization. This documentary runs for 74 minutes and was released in 2017.

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