Under Their Skirts
General Information
- Original Title
- Debajo de sus Faldas
- Author/Creator
- Maria Suez, Esteban Varade, director.
- Language
- Spanish, English.
- Subtitles
- English, Spanish; Castilian
- Published
- Spain : Nananino, 2008.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (07 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00003447
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- Female genital mutilation is a traditional practice in several countries. In most cases FGM is connected to the preservation of traditional views and values. Some believe that it preserves beauty, brings honor, imporves marriage prospects, social status and chastity of the girls. The practice however is highly dangerous, causes severe pain, can provoke prolonged bleeding, infection, infertility and even death. Many girls and women suffer in silence. This film wants to break the silence and shed light upon the dangers of such practices and raise awareness.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Under Their Skirts
- Note
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
- Library Special Collection
- Verzio Film Festival Submission
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1830 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1830 (HU_OSA_00003447.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |