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La teta asustada

Claudia Llosa

Peru

2007

Fausta is ill with a disease contracted from her mother's breast milk known as «The milk of sorrow». However, this is not a sickness caused by bacteria or infection: it is a condition that only affects those women in Peru who were abused or raped during the years of terrorist struggle. Although this horrific period is now history, Fausta is nonetheless a living reminder of this time. Her sickness is called fear - and it has robbed her of her soul. When her mother suddenly dies, Fausta is forced to face her fears. The overpowering nature of these fears, and the desperate lengths to which Fausta will go to assuage them is revealed by her biggest secret. Fausta sets out on a journey that will lead her out of her fear and into freedom.

Support

CHF 50'000 for production fiction

Festivals and Awards

Berlin 2009: Golden Bear and FIPRESCI Prize
Havana 2009: Award for Best Film and Best Art Work
Oscar Nomination Best Foreign Language Film 2010

World Sales

The Match Factory

Distribution Switzerland

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