This is the compelling story of the Ayacuchan people's determination to survive during one of the most brutal terrorist wars of the century.
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Aesthetically beautiful and rich with emotion, "Voices of Ayacucho, Peru" is guaranteed to inform, entertain and unite the hearts of audiences as it provides a rare glance into the intimate life of Edwin Sulca, the people of Ayacucho, and the stories "woven" in and amongst these characters.The documentary also highlights one of Peru's most colourful festivals called Semana Santa or Holy Week, and incorporates stock footage showing the damage done in preceding years by the terrorist regime Sendero Luminoso.
Awards
Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival (1999)Taos Talking Pictures Film Festival (1999)
International Film Festival of Uruguay (1999)
Hot Docs, Canadian International Documentary Festival (1999)
Yorkton Short Film Festival (1999)
Nominated for five Leo Awards (1999)
Credits
Producers Tony Papa, Leigh BadgleyDirector/Editor Tony Papa
Director of Photography Glenn Taylor
Creative/Associate Producer Penny Loome
Writers Sharon Gibbon and Penny Loome
Post Production Facilities Avanti Pictures