Women's Memoirs (2005)
The Punta de Rieles prison was where most female political prisoners were incarcerated during the dictatorship in Uruguay. The way up to the building led through “the meadow” where there were animals grazing, and the prison itself was surrounded with flowers. The place seemed eminently liveable, almost comfortable, and at first sight there was no sign of the silent struggle going on behind those walls. This documentary is an attempt to reconstruct life at the prison through the testimony of some of the hundreds of women who were there and who resisted the military regime's attempts to grind them down and destroy them.
Director: Virginia Martínez
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date: July 6, 2005
Music: Daniel Yafalián
Cinematography: Diego Varela
Editing: Jorge García
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
politics, uruguay, military dictatorship, latin america
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Women's Memoirs about?
- The Punta de Rieles prison was where most female political prisoners were incarcerated during the dictatorship in Uruguay. The way up to the building led through “the meadow” where there were animals grazing, and the prison itself was surrounded with flowers. The place seemed eminently liveable, almost comfortable, and at first sight there was no sign of the silent struggle going on behind those walls. This documentary is an attempt to reconstruct life at the prison through the testimony of some of the hundreds of women who were there and who resisted the military regime's attempts to grind them down and destroy them.
- Who directed Women's Memoirs?
- Women's Memoirs was directed by Virginia Martínez.
- How long is Women's Memoirs?
- Women's Memoirs has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
- What genre is Women's Memoirs?
- Women's Memoirs is a Documentary film.
- Where was Women's Memoirs produced?
- Women's Memoirs was produced in Uruguay.