VIOLETA
"Un grito silenciado busca ser escuchado"
Synopsis
Inspired by a true story, Violeta portrays in just one minute the pain and hope of a young victim of human trafficking in the Peruvian jungle. The short film seeks to highlight one of the most alarming problems in the country, reminding us that behind every statistic there is a life marked by violence and silence.
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