Footage from the 1983 film was used as forensic evidence in a Guatemalan court for crimes against humanity in the genocide case against Efraín Ríos Montt.
“The Astonishing Story of Rigoberta Menchù, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize”
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Footage from the 1983 film was used as forensic evidence in a Guatemalan court for crimes against humanity in the genocide case against Efraín Ríos Montt.
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Rigoberta Menchú, a Quiché indigenous woman, recounts her experiences during the Guatemalan Civil War in the 1980s. The documentary captures the violent conflict between the Guatemalan military and the Mayan population, detailing the struggles faced by communities fighting for their rights. Footage from the film later served as evidence in a genocide case against former dictator Efraín Ríos Montt. Released in 1983, When the Mountains Tremble won multiple awards, including the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
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- See Rigoberta Menchú's powerful story.
- Find out how the film influenced a genocide case.
- Meet the Mayan Indigenous population's struggles.
Did You Know
- The film won the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival in 1983.
- Rigoberta Menchú won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992, nine years after the film's release.
- In 2014, filmmakers acknowledged a significant mistake regarding a massacre in the documentary.
- The film was digitally remastered in 2004 to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
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What year was When the Mountains Tremble released?
When the Mountains Tremble was released in 1983.
Who is Rigoberta Menchú?
Rigoberta Menchú is a Quiché indigenous woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
What awards did When the Mountains Tremble win?
The film won the Special Jury Award at the Sundance Film Festival, the Blue Ribbon Award at the American Film Festival, and the Grand Coral Award for Best North American Documentary at the Havana Film Festival.
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