2008 | Color | 1h 58 Can a photograph change the world? In 2004, twelve photographs taken at the prison at Abu Ghraib in Baghdad changed the war in Iraq and the way the usa regarded itself as a nation. The photographs portrayed Iraqi prisoners being humiliated and tortured by American soldiers. The pictures were taken by members of the army who had been deployed as prison wardens. One important question remains unanswered: do these notorious images provide proof of the systematic torture that takes place at the hands of the American military? Or do they document the abnormal behavior of a few bad seeds? Country: Estados Unidos Direction: Morris; Errol Script: Morris; Errol Production: Ahlberg; Julie, Morris; Errol Photography: Chappell; Robert, Richardson; Robert Sound: Nutt; John, Thom; Randy Music: Elfman; Danny Cast:Bradley; Christopher, Denning; Sarah, Feinman; Joshua, L Green; Jeff, Grissom; Merry, Halo; Roy, King; Cyrus, Novy; Daniel, Rahbar; Zhubin, Russell; Shaun, Shams; Combiz, Dill; Robert Participation year at FICM: 2008
2008 | Color | 1h 58 Can a photograph change the world? In 2004, twelve photographs taken at the prison at Abu Ghraib in Baghdad changed the war in Iraq and the way the usa regarded itself as a nation. The photographs portrayed Iraqi prisoners being humiliated and tortured by American soldiers. The pictures were taken by members of the army who had been deployed as prison wardens. One important question remains unanswered: do these notorious images provide proof of the systematic torture that takes place at the hands of the American military? Or do they document the abnormal behavior of a few bad seeds? Country: Estados Unidos Direction: Morris; Errol Script: Morris; Errol Production: Ahlberg; Julie, Morris; Errol Photography: Chappell; Robert, Richardson; Robert Sound: Nutt; John, Thom; Randy Music: Elfman; Danny Cast:Bradley; Christopher, Denning; Sarah, Feinman; Joshua, L Green; Jeff, Grissom; Merry, Halo; Roy, King; Cyrus, Novy; Daniel, Rahbar; Zhubin, Russell; Shaun, Shams; Combiz, Dill; Robert Participation year at FICM: 2008
Naza Shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv, the film reveals in detail the systems behind Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. See More
5 de chocolate y 1 de fresa Esperanza is a young novice living in a quiet convent full of old nuns. After eating some “special” mushrooms, innocent Esperanza becomes modern and psychedelic Brenda: a subversive girl who raids a high-society party, sings subversive songs and charms young fellows. See More
The Buzz During a live national television interview, Verónica, a famous and widely admired actress, struggles to uphold the image of a perfect life as her inner world fractures under the weight of private abuse. Trapped between silence, fear, and a sudden panic attack, she must decide whether to continue performing the illusion—or break the cycle in front of everyone. See More
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26 FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26
The Morelia International Film Festival Kicked Off Its 24th Edition with CAMPEÓN GABACHO by Jonás Cuarón 10 · 16 · 26
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26
