‘La Violencia’ is a documentary film about the indigenous Mayan women of Guatemala, their painful past and uncertain future in the fight for justice and equality.
The documentary tells the story of Guatemala’s violent history against its indigenous Mayan people, a society torn apart by a 36 year civil war during where acts of genocide were committed.
Acts of torture and sexual violence were unmercifully implemented by the armed forces as a weapon to eradicate the Mayan lifestyle and society.
Today, Guatemala still remains one of the most dangerous countries for women in the world. Rape, domestic violence and femicide are rife. Between January and September 2013, 771 women were reported murdered in Guatemala.
La Violencia tells the story of this painful history. Irish prodution company Bold Puppy Productions are planning to submit the documentary to festivals this year.
La Violencia Official trailer 2014 from Bold Puppy on Vimeo.
