Burden of Peace follows Guatemala’s first female Attorney General Claudia Paz y Paz in her fight against impunity. After taking office Claudia obtains spectacular results and many high level arrests are made. But her determination encounters strong resistance from powerful elites that have up to then felt above the law. Will Claudia be able to win this battle? Witness her battle against corruption, impunity, crime bosses and former political leaders responsible for genocide.
2016 /
Finalist
BURDEN OF PEACE
Director & Producer: Joey Boink,
Bart Voorsluis and Annemiek Munneke
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2015 |
76 min
Guatemala
Languages: Spanish
AWARD:
Special Mention
Type:
Doc Feature
Themes:
Human Rights, Conflict & Resolution, Women
