Venezuela was already in a political and socioeconomic crisis under Hugo Chávez, and the situation deteriorated further after Nicolás Maduro assumed office. A massive increase in crime, poverty, and deaths followed. The health and educational systems are collapsing. Over 7 million people have chosen to emigrate. The film tracks two determined single mothers over two months as they continue to search for ways to survive in the ravaged country. Carolina had to send her daughter to a children’s home to protect her against the ubiquitous violence. In the past, Kiara earned a living as a prostitute and by selling drugs. Now she anxiously follows the actions of her oldest son, who has joined a local gang.
Sušice Cinema, SIRKUS - Sušické kulturní centrum, p. o. Příkopy 178, Sušice |
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Language: Spanish Subtitles: Open Captions for Deaf and Hard of hearing |
Title | Venezuela: Country of Lost Children |
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Original Title | Venezuela: Country of Lost Children |
Original Language | Spanish |
Znění | original audio, children’s films dubbed in Czech |
Subtitles | Czech subtitles, select films have descriptive Czech or English subtitles (look for the accessibility icons next to each screening) |
Premiéra | Czech premiere |
Film type | Full-length documentary |
Year of Production | 2023 |
Country of Origin | Germany |
Length | 85 min. |
Tags | Children and Youth, Cost of Safety, Latin America |
Director | Marc Wiese, Juan Camilo Cruz Orrego |