Mothers


1h 57m 2007

Brief Synopsis

The white scarves of the Mothers of the Disappeared are the universal symbol of the struggle for human rights. State terrorism in Argentina was based on the forced disappearance of people. The love for their absent children led them to overcome their fear and move into the political and economic cen

Film Details

Also Known As
Madres
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Interview
Political
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Primer Plano Film Group
Distribution Company
Primer Plano Film Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

Synopsis

The white scarves of the Mothers of the Disappeared are the universal symbol of the struggle for human rights. State terrorism in Argentina was based on the forced disappearance of people. The love for their absent children led them to overcome their fear and move into the political and economic center of the country, confronting totalitarian and brutal power unarmed. Today they preserve the identity of their sons with their cry "30,000 detained disappeared, present, now and always".

Film Details

Also Known As
Madres
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Interview
Political
Release Date
2007
Production Company
Primer Plano Film Group
Distribution Company
Primer Plano Film Group

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 57m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States September 2007

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi Special Screenings) September 20-29, 2007.

Released in United States September 2007 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi Special Screenings) September 20-29, 2007.)