- dir. CLAUDIA LLOSA
- year. 2009
- country. PERU
- run-time. 1h 35min
- rating. 12
£5.00 (£3.50 conc.)
Doors 19:00 - Film 20:00
In the first half of 2017 our regular Latin American Cinema Night is focusing on films directed by women. The Milk of Sorrow is from Peruvian director Claudia Llosa.
Fausta is suffering from a rare disease called the Milk of Sorrow, which is transmitted through the breast milk of pregnant women who were abused or raped during or soon after pregnancy. While living in constant fear and confusion due to this disease, she must face the sudden death of her mother. She chooses to take drastic measures to not follow in her mother's footsteps.
Golden Bear Winner, Berlinale 2009
“Subtle and wonderfully moving”