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201913 minGdocumentary

Waiting

201913 minGdocumentary

A Maternity Home in Cuba serves as a refuge for women facing pregnancy complications, revealing the experiences of adolescents in this shared environment.

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Violena Ampudia

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A Maternity Home in Cuba serves as a refuge for women facing pregnancy complications, revealing the experiences of adolescents in this shared environment.

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Violena Ampudiadirector

Natalí Cardetwriter

Anna Lu Machadowriter

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In Cuba, a Maternity Home is a place for women who have complications during pregnancy. The portrayal of the situations that occur in this shared space invite the viewer into the expectations of a group of adolescents in this unique situation.

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