The Word in the Woods
La palabra en el bosque
Synopsis
During the early 1970s, hundreds of peasants in a remote region of El Salvador began to emulate the early Christians, working the land together and building communities based on solidarity. By the late 1970s, thousands of peasants in northern Morazan organized to resist National Guard repression which often involved torture and executions. In 1980s, the military engaged in scorched earth operations against their villages, inaugurating a 12-year civil war. The Word in the Woods tells their stories. The film's protagonists must reflect upon their struggles in the light of current reality.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Gould, Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi
- Original Score
- Ygor de Gondaria, Ramses Calderon
- Original Title
- La palabra en el bosque
- Country of Origin
- El Salvador
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Museo de la Palabra y la Imagen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Gould, Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi
Ygor de Gondaria, Ramses Calderon
Paolo Hasbun, Guillermo Escalón
Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Hasbun
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Gould
Director
Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi
Director
Guillermo Escalón
Director of Photography
Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi
Producer
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What is The Word in the Woods about?
During the early 1970s, hundreds of peasants in a remote region of El Salvador began to emulate the early Christians, working the land together and building communities based on solidarity. By the late 1970s, thousands of peasants in northern Morazan organized to resist National Guard repression which often involved torture and executions. In 1980s, the military engaged in scorched earth operations against their villages, inaugurating a 12-year civil war. The Word in the Woods tells their stories. The film's protagonists must reflect upon their struggles in the light of current reality.
Who directed The Word in the Woods?
The Word in the Woods was directed by Jeffrey Gould, Carlos Henríquez-Consalvi.
Who stars in The Word in the Woods?
The principal cast of The Word in the Woods includes Not specified.
When was The Word in the Woods released and how long is it?
The Word in the Woods was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 56m.
Who composed the musical score for The Word in the Woods?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Word in the Woods was composed by Ygor de Gondaria, Ramses Calderon.