Spoils of War


1h 58m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Following the tragic stories of the women of Plaza de Mayo in search of their children, who were taken by the Argentinian government during the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983. Their pain is unbearable as they long to love, hold and know their children. As time passes they can only imagi

Film Details

Also Known As
Botin de guerra
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Arte; Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE); Tornasol Films; Tve

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

Synopsis

Following the tragic stories of the women of Plaza de Mayo in search of their children, who were taken by the Argentinian government during the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983. Their pain is unbearable as they long to love, hold and know their children. As time passes they can only imagine what their grandchildren look like. Their stories of reconnecting with their children by locating their grandchildren are inspriring and hopeful.

Film Details

Also Known As
Botin de guerra
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000
Production Company
Arte; Televisi=n Espa±ola (TVE); Tornasol Films; Tve

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Human Rights Award at the 2001 Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

Released in United States Fall October 27, 2000

Released in United States on Video April 13, 2004

Released in United States 2000

Released in United States April 2000

Released in United States June 2000

Released in United States March 2001

Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival March 31 - April 12, 2000.

Shown at Buenos Aires Independent Cinema Festival April 2000.

Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City June 14-29, 2000.

Released in United States Fall October 27, 2000

Released in United States on Video April 13, 2004

Released in United States 2000 (Shown at Chicago Latino Film Festival March 31 - April 12, 2000.)

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 1-11, 2001.

Shown at Newport International Film Festival June 6-11, 2000.

Released in United States March 2001 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 1-11, 2001.)

Released in United States June 2000 (Shown at Human Rights Watch International Film Festival in New York City June 14-29, 2000.)

Released in United States June 2000 (Shown at Newport International Film Festival June 6-11, 2000.)

Released in United States April 2000 (Shown at Buenos Aires Independent Cinema Festival April 2000.)