When the Waters Flow as One
(Cuando las aguas se juntan)
Margarita Martínez Escallón | Documentary
2023 | 85 minutes | Colombia
We explore how women impacted by war confront violence, foster healing, advocate for a politics rooted in solidarity and love, and inspiring change.
Synopsis
When the Waters Flow as One examines the resilience and agency of a group of women who endure the devastation of war while courageously working toward peace. In the face of numerous challenges, they confront armed actors, achieve groundbreaking legal victories against sexual violence, and challenge the cocaine economy. Through their solidarity, they foster mutual support and healing to navigate the traumas inflicted by conflict.
These women, akin to the smaller rivers that converge to form the mighty Amazon, are pioneering a new political framework rooted in humanity, solidarity, and love. While such ideals may appear sentimental in a predominantly patriarchal context, they become achievable in a society that empowers women to have a voice.
Reviews
"One of those documentaries that treasures the B side of history." – El País (Spain)
"A story of conflict and resilience that focuses on the role of women in the midst of Colombia's armed conflict." – El Espectador
"In recognition of the tireless efforts of women who have lived through and faced the armed conflict with resilience, the Swedish Embassy, UN Women, and the Truth Commission presented a feature-length film with testimony from women from the country's regions." – Dinners
“A portrait in voices of the country in which different stories of struggle, overcoming and more are told about women.” – La W
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Pragda subjects
Activism
Criminal Justice
Education
Fascism + Repression
Human Rights
Latin American Studies
South America
Women
Keywords
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Festivals
Humans Fest; FICCI Cartagena International Film Festival; International Film Festival for Human Rights - Colombia; Naples Human Rights Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Margarita Martínez Escallón
NATIONALITY: Colombia
YEAR: 2023
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult
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