Two brothers were abducted in Ecuador in 1988, an event that led to a personal investigation into their deaths and the surrounding violence.
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Two brothers were abducted in Ecuador in 1988, an event that led to a personal investigation into their deaths and the surrounding violence.
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María Fernanda Restrepo recounts the abduction of her brothers, Santiago and Andrés Restrepo, in 1988 Ecuador. Following their murders by police in 1990, she reconstructs the events surrounding their deaths. The documentary features personal narratives and testimonies from family members and activists. "With My Heart in Yambo" won the Havana Star Prize for Best Documentary at the 2012 Havana Film Festival New York.
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Why Watch
- See María Fernanda Restrepo's personal story of loss.
- Find out about Ecuador's history of violence in the 1980s.
- Meet the family affected by political turmoil.
Did You Know
- María Fernanda Restrepo directed the film and wrote the screenplay.
- The abduction of Restrepo's brothers occurred in 1988.
- The film won the Havana Star Prize in 2012 at the Havana Film Festival New York.
- The film has a duration of 139 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary With My Heart in Yambo?
María Fernanda Restrepo wrote and directed With My Heart in Yambo.
What year did With My Heart in Yambo win the Havana Star Prize?
With My Heart in Yambo won the Havana Star Prize for Best Documentary in 2012.
What is the duration of the documentary With My Heart in Yambo?
The duration of With My Heart in Yambo is 139 minutes.
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