Paulina
Originally released in 1997. Paulina is a documentary film. directed by Vicky Funari. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Through both interviews and dramatic reenactments, this documentary chronicles the life of Paulina Cruz Suárez.In the 1950's, when Paulina was a child in a rural Mexican village, her parents traded her away for land rights. The villagers ostracized her and the town boss raped her, keeping her as his unwilling mistress throughout much of her adolescence. At 15, she took control of her destiny and escaped to Mexico City to begin a new life. Now middle-aged, Paulina returns to her village to confront her family about what happened and encounters a web of intrigue and denial. PAULINA interweaves documentary and fiction styles to explore the characters' radically different perspectives and memories, and those of this vital, resilient woman.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paulina about?
Through both interviews and dramatic reenactments, this documentary chronicles the life of Paulina Cruz Suárez.In the 1950's, when Paulina was a child in a rural Mexican village, her parents trade...
Who directed Paulina?
Paulina was directed by Vicky Funari.
How long is Paulina?
Paulina has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Paulina released?
Paulina was released on December 15, 1997 in theaters.