Breaking the Silence
Rompiendo el Silencio
Synopsis
This heterodox work draws on fiction resources and the register of documentary to denounce the phenomenon of rape in Mexico. With a complex essay-like structure, the film is a reflection on the various types of sexual violence, from the classist legal apparatus and the connivance of religious institutions, to rejection of and discrimination against victims. At the same time, it introduces community alternatives for victim support. A project by “Cine Mujer,” this film exemplifies the group’s motto and mode of production, and thus one of the maxims of feminism: no personal solutions; only collective action for collective solutions.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosa Martha Fernández
- Screenplay & Story
- Colectivo Cine Mujer, Mónica Mayer, Beatriz Mira Andreu, Sibylle Hayem, Laura Rossetti, Rosa Martha Fernández, Elen Calmus, Ana V. Jiménez, Lilian Liberman
- Original Title
- Rompiendo el Silencio
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Studios
- Colectivo Cine Mujer, UNAM, Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosa Martha Fernández
Colectivo Cine Mujer, Mónica Mayer, Beatriz Mira Andreu, Sibylle Hayem, Laura Rossetti, Rosa Martha Fernández, Elen Calmus, Ana V. Jiménez, Lilian Liberman
Colectivo Cine Mujer
Department Leadership Roster
Colectivo Cine Mujer
Producer
Colectivo Cine Mujer
Writer
Mónica Mayer
Writer
Beatriz Mira Andreu
Writer
Sibylle Hayem
Writer
Rosa Martha Fernández
Director
Laura Rossetti
Writer
Rosa Martha Fernández
Writer
Elen Calmus
Writer
Ana V. Jiménez
Writer
Lilian Liberman
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking the Silence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaking the Silence about?
This heterodox work draws on fiction resources and the register of documentary to denounce the phenomenon of rape in Mexico. With a complex essay-like structure, the film is a reflection on the various types of sexual violence, from the classist legal apparatus and the connivance of religious institutions, to rejection of and discrimination against victims. At the same time, it introduces community alternatives for victim support. A project by “Cine Mujer,” this film exemplifies the group’s motto and mode of production, and thus one of the maxims of feminism: no personal solutions; only collective action for collective solutions.
Who directed Breaking the Silence?
Breaking the Silence was directed by Rosa Martha Fernández.
Who stars in Breaking the Silence?
The principal cast of Breaking the Silence includes Not specified.
When was Breaking the Silence released and how long is it?
Breaking the Silence was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 42m.