Daughter of the Dawn

Daughter of the Dawn

Directed by Ximena Montemayor Loyo Written by Ximena Montemayor Loyo

Film Information
Genre:
Drama/History
Language:
Spanish language
Country/Region:
Mexico
Duration:
99 minutes.
Cast:
Valeria Torres, Shola Ponce, Chantal Frias
Film Introduction

September 23, 1965, Sierra Madera, Chihuahua, inland northwest Mexico. The military headquarters of the authorities were attacked by guerrillas composed of students, peasants and teachers. In retaliation, the families of the guerrillas were repressed and persecuted by the authorities. The women and girls resisted tirelessly in their own way to protect the lives of their families.

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