Child Undernourishment (1969)

Through images showing the precarious conditions in which the poorest families in the country live, and the testimonies of the mothers themselves, a denunciation of child malnutrition in Chile is made. It also shows a hospital ward and babies in a state of extreme malnutrition, and images of a funeral, in which the coffin is evidently that of a child. The narration provides facts and figures that reinforce the magnitude of the problem.

Director: Alvaro Ramírez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Héctor Ríos
Editing: Alvaro Ramírez
Production: Cine Experimental de la Universidad de Chile
Country: Chile
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Child Undernourishment about?
Through images showing the precarious conditions in which the poorest families in the country live, and the testimonies of the mothers themselves, a denunciation of child malnutrition in Chile is made. It also shows a hospital ward and babies in a state of extreme malnutrition, and images of a funeral, in which the coffin is evidently that of a child. The narration provides facts and figures that reinforce the magnitude of the problem.
Who directed Child Undernourishment?
Child Undernourishment was directed by Alvaro Ramírez.
Who stars in Child Undernourishment?
Child Undernourishment stars Héctor Noguera.
How long is Child Undernourishment?
Child Undernourishment has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Child Undernourishment?
Child Undernourishment is a Documentary film.
Where was Child Undernourishment produced?
Child Undernourishment was produced in Chile.