Women's Memoirs
Originally released in 2005. Women's Memoirs is a documentary film. directed by Virginia Martínez. At just 31 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The Punta de Rieles prison was where most female political prisoners were incarcerated during the dictatorship in Uruguay. The way up to the building led through “the meadow” where there were animals grazing, and the prison itself was surrounded with flowers. The place seemed eminently liveable, almost comfortable, and at first sight there was no sign of the silent struggle going on behind those walls. This documentary is an attempt to reconstruct life at the prison through the testimony of some of the hundreds of women who were there and who resisted the military regime's attempts to grind them down and destroy them.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 31m
31 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Uruguay
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Women's Memoirs about?
The Punta de Rieles prison was where most female political prisoners were incarcerated during the dictatorship in Uruguay. The way up to the building led through “the meadow” where there were a...
Who directed Women's Memoirs?
Women's Memoirs was directed by Virginia Martínez.
How long is Women's Memoirs?
Women's Memoirs has a runtime of 0 hours and 31 minutes (31 minutes total).
When was Women's Memoirs released?
Women's Memoirs was released on July 6, 2005 in theaters.