Grandmothers
General Information
- Original Title
- Abuelas
- Author/Creator
- Eghbal, Afarin, director.
- Language
- Spanish.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- Argentina, 2011.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (09 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00004875
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances force her to wait over thirty years. The film explores the traumatic ramifications of General Videla’s military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976–1983, whereby an estimated 30,000 men, women and children “disappeared.” Using real-life testimonials from members of the “Grandmothers of May Square,” this animated documentary raises issues of memory and loss. The film is testament to the extraordinary tenacity of these women who continue fighting for the truth about their missing relatives.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Title Translation
- Grandmothers
- 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 3242 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 3242 (HU_OSA_00004875.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |