Alias Maria

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2015

13-year-old Maria lives in the Colombian jungle. Like other young girls, she is both a child soldier and a sexual object for the guerrillas. In a nearby town, she has the responsibility of protecting the baby of the only person authorised to have children: the commander. (Festival information)

On a very well documented basis, the director confronts us in a breathtaking movie with the tragic destiny of the children who are forcibly enrolled in the Columbian guerilla. During a mission to shelter a newborn child, the young girl Maria decides to ensure a future to the child growing in her womb. Disobeying the war mechanics, she advocates life, solidarity, compassion.

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The International Film Festival Fribourg has dedicated ist anniversary to women. More than half of the 126 films screened have been directed by woman directors. Thus, Fribourg set an example in a male dominated film industry.

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