On Hold (2011)
Between the city and the countryside, the subtle and modern forms of slavery unfold. A girl waits for the pick-up truck that will transport her to the city. Once there, amidst a never-ending row of walls and fences, she peeks into the entrance to a school. Lined up and in uniform, those girls are not the ones Carmen will join.
Director: Gabriela Calvache
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: February 1, 2011
Cinematography: Armando Salazar
Editing: Amaia Merino
Production: Cineática Films
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
indigenous, little girl, poverty
More Films by Director: Gabriela Calvache
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Hold about?
- Between the city and the countryside, the subtle and modern forms of slavery unfold. A girl waits for the pick-up truck that will transport her to the city. Once there, amidst a never-ending row of walls and fences, she peeks into the entrance to a school. Lined up and in uniform, those girls are not the ones Carmen will join.
- Who directed On Hold?
- On Hold was directed by Gabriela Calvache.
- How long is On Hold?
- On Hold has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is On Hold?
- On Hold is a Drama film.
- Where was On Hold produced?
- On Hold was produced in Ecuador.
- What are the themes of On Hold?
- The themes of On Hold include: Crushing Despair and the Void, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness, Social Commentary and Reflection.