Synopsis – Gaston Biraben’s political thriller Cautiva (Captive) concerns itself with what happened to the children of the people killed after the 1970s military coup. Cristina Quadri (Barbara Lombardo) is the model of a perfect student. Smart and affluent, her life is in perfect order until, one day, she is called from her class and made to appear in front of a judge. The judge informs her that her real parents were killed in the ’70s. Cristina is forced to go live with her grandmother Elisa (Susana Campos), who has spent the past 20 years attempting to locate Cristina (whose birth name was Sofia). Although, at first, she is hurt, bitter, and confused, Cristina/Sofia eventually grows to care for Elisa and begins to research the fate of her parents. Captive was an award winner at the 2003 San Sebastian Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
I can’t believe I didn’t know about this film, thank you for posting. The details of what happened to these mothers are just horrific, and the struggle of their children to find their true identities.
How’s your poetry going hon?
Salaamz sume,
Hey, hope all is well. I was reading at Rachel’s Tavern a post she has about black children in the adoption/transracial adoption industry. I thought you might like a heads up.
How is Ramadan? The job hunt? Okay I know I should be writing and e-mail but it’s all busy busy busy. Seems same for you huh, haven’t posted for a while.
Okay dear. Be in touch.
Wassalaam
Fatima
Shannon, if you see it before I do. Let us know what you think. I have no idea when I’ll be able to see this one.
Salams Baraka, I haven’t done much poetry writing lately. Hopefully, that will pick up when everything slows down. :S How about you?
Salams Fatima, thanks and please keep me updated on how things are going with you. It would be so great to be able to just pick up the phone and call you!