Maria's Story (1991)
A documentary portrait of love and survival in El Salvador's civil war.
It is El Salvador, 1989, three years before the end of a brutal civil war that took 75,000 lives. Maria Serrano, wife, mother, and guerrilla leader is on the front lines of the battle for her people and her country. With unprecedented access to FMLN guerrilla camps, the filmmakers dramatically chronicle Maria's daily life in the war.
Director: Pamela Cohen, Monona Wali
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 18, 1991
Cast
- María Serrano - Self
- Alma Martinez - María Serrano (voice)
- Edward James Olmos - José Serrano (voice)
Music: Todd Boekelheide
Cinematography: John Knoop
Editing: Monona Wali
Production: Camino Film Projects
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
Keywords
guerrilla warfare, civil war, el salvador, woman director, 1980s, revolutionary woman
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maria's Story about?
- It is El Salvador, 1989, three years before the end of a brutal civil war that took 75,000 lives. Maria Serrano, wife, mother, and guerrilla leader is on the front lines of the battle for her people and her country. With unprecedented access to FMLN guerrilla camps, the filmmakers dramatically chronicle Maria's daily life in the war.
- Who directed Maria's Story?
- Maria's Story was directed by Pamela Cohen, Monona Wali.
- Who stars in Maria's Story?
- Maria's Story stars María Serrano, Alma Martinez, Edward James Olmos.
- How long is Maria's Story?
- Maria's Story has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Maria's Story?
- Maria's Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Maria's Story produced?
- Maria's Story was produced in United States of America.