Abuelas (2011)
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 mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years. Using real-life testimonials this animated documentary raises issues of memory, repression and loss.
Director: Afarin Eghbal
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: February 25, 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abuelas about?
- 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 mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years. Using real-life testimonials this animated documentary raises issues of memory, repression and loss.
- Who directed Abuelas?
- Abuelas was directed by Afarin Eghbal.
- How long is Abuelas?
- Abuelas has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Abuelas?
- Abuelas is a Documentary, Animation film.
- Where was Abuelas produced?
- Abuelas was produced in United Kingdom.