Desnutrición (1974)

This documentary, filmed at Christmas 1973, "searches" for the causes of malnutrition in the slums, in the unemployed population, in the living conditions that someone defined as "extreme misery." This approach, novel for the time, produced controversies since the trend then was to define child malnutrition solely as a medical and health problem. However, the inquisitorial camera discovered the malnourished child under the bridge, in the poor neighborhoods... in the arms of the marginalized woman. And the documentary tells us something else: as long as these living conditions persist... the cry of the malnourished child will persist.

Director: Carlos Freer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Antonio Yglesias
Production: Centro Costarricense de Producción Cinematográfica
Country: Costa Rica
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Carlos Freer
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Desnutrición about?
This documentary, filmed at Christmas 1973, "searches" for the causes of malnutrition in the slums, in the unemployed population, in the living conditions that someone defined as "extreme misery." This approach, novel for the time, produced controversies since the trend then was to define child malnutrition solely as a medical and health problem. However, the inquisitorial camera discovered the malnourished child under the bridge, in the poor neighborhoods... in the arms of the marginalized woman. And the documentary tells us something else: as long as these living conditions persist... the cry of the malnourished child will persist.
Who directed Desnutrición?
Desnutrición was directed by Carlos Freer.
How long is Desnutrición?
Desnutrición has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Desnutrición?
Desnutrición is a Documentary film.
Where was Desnutrición produced?
Desnutrición was produced in Costa Rica.