Biopsia (2016)
Carmen accompanies a group of women who must travel from the island of Vieques to San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, in order to perform breast biopsies. The long journey is by water and road. Amid many fears and vicissitudes, Carmen confirms once again the need for appropriate medical services for both women and for the rest of the Vieques population.
Director: Glorimar Marrero Sánchez
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: April 13, 2016
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Marco Trevisani Montresor
Cinematography: Brendaliz Negrón
Editing: Yuisa Ríos Cepeda
Production: Canica Films
Country: Puerto Rico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival, Healthcare Privilege and Life Inequality
Keywords
puerto rico, woman director, women's health, healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Biopsia about?
- Carmen accompanies a group of women who must travel from the island of Vieques to San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico, in order to perform breast biopsies. The long journey is by water and road. Amid many fears and vicissitudes, Carmen confirms once again the need for appropriate medical services for both women and for the rest of the Vieques population.
- Who directed Biopsia?
- Biopsia was directed by Glorimar Marrero Sánchez.
- Who stars in Biopsia?
- Biopsia stars Carmen Valencia, Georgina Borri, Letty Contreras, Ivelisse Salas Laó, Heyda Salamán, Rocío Vázquez Beltrán.
- How long is Biopsia?
- Biopsia has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Biopsia?
- Biopsia is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Biopsia produced?
- Biopsia was produced in Puerto Rico.
- What are the themes of Biopsia?
- The themes of Biopsia include: Public Healthcare Crisis and Survival, Healthcare Privilege and Life Inequality.