When the Waters Flow as One

(Cuando las aguas se juntan)
Margarita Martínez Escallón | Documentary

2023 | 85 minutes | Colombia

We explore how women impacted by war confront violence, foster healing, advocate for a politics rooted in solidarity and love, and inspiring change.

Synopsis

When the Waters Flow as One examines the resilience and agency of a group of women who endure the devastation of war while courageously working toward peace. In the face of numerous challenges, they confront armed actors, achieve groundbreaking legal victories against sexual violence, and challenge the cocaine economy. Through their solidarity, they foster mutual support and healing to navigate the traumas inflicted by conflict.

These women, akin to the smaller rivers that converge to form the mighty Amazon, are pioneering a new political framework rooted in humanity, solidarity, and love. While such ideals may appear sentimental in a predominantly patriarchal context, they become achievable in a society that empowers women to have a voice.

Reviews

"One of those documentaries that treasures the B side of history." – El País (Spain)

"A story of conflict and resilience that focuses on the role of women in the midst of Colombia's armed conflict." – El Espectador

"In recognition of the tireless efforts of women who have lived through and faced the armed conflict with resilience, the Swedish Embassy, UN Women, and the Truth Commission presented a feature-length film with testimony from women from the country's regions." – Dinners

“A portrait in voices of the country in which different stories of struggle, overcoming and more are told about women.” – La W

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Festivals

Humans Fest; FICCI Cartagena International Film Festival; International Film Festival for Human Rights - Colombia; Naples Human Rights Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Margarita Martínez Escallón

NATIONALITY: Colombia

YEAR: 2023

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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