Scarves of History (2015)

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Argentina and Turkey are geographically apart by thousands of kilometers. However, despite the distance, both countries' recent past brings them immediately together. That nearness takes Nora Cortiñas -a member of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Founding Line- into a journey to the Kurdish region of Turkey. There, she meets the Mothers of Peace, who lost their children to violence and state terrorism by the Turkish government, and in order to carry on their fight, have taken the Argentine mothers as a model to become the Saturday Mothers.

Director: Alejandro Haddad, Nicolás Valentini
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cinematography: Alejandro Haddad, Nicolás Valentini
Country: Argentina, Turkey
Language: English, Kurdish, Español, Türkçe
Original Language: es

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scarves of History about?
Argentina and Turkey are geographically apart by thousands of kilometers. However, despite the distance, both countries' recent past brings them immediately together. That nearness takes Nora Cortiñas -a member of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Founding Line- into a journey to the Kurdish region of Turkey. There, she meets the Mothers of Peace, who lost their children to violence and state terrorism by the Turkish government, and in order to carry on their fight, have taken the Argentine mothers as a model to become the Saturday Mothers.
Who directed Scarves of History?
Scarves of History was directed by Alejandro Haddad, Nicolás Valentini.
Who stars in Scarves of History?
Scarves of History stars Nora Cortiñas, Aida Sarti, Nezahat Teke, Dilshad Özgen, Halide Türkoğlu.
How long is Scarves of History?
Scarves of History has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Scarves of History?
Scarves of History is a Documentary film.
Where was Scarves of History produced?
Scarves of History was produced in Argentina, Turkey.