Abuelas
In a small apartment in Buenos Aires, an old woman eagerly awaits the birth of her grandchild and all the joys of becoming a grandmother. However, horrific circumstances mean that she will be forced to wait for over 30 years.
Abuelas explores the traumatic ramifications of General Videla’s military dictatorship in Argentina from 1976-83. During this time, an estimated 30,000 men, women and children, ‘disappeared’.
Using real-life testimonials from members of the ‘Grandmothers of May Square’, this animated-documentary raises issues of memory, repression and loss. The film is a testament to the extraordinary tenacity of these women, who continue to fight for the truth about their missing relatives.