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    La teta asustada : The milk of sorrow /

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    Fausta suffers from 'The Milk of Sorrow, ' an illness transmitted through mother's milk by women who've been raped during Peru's civil wars. Stricken with the fear that she's contracted the illness from her mother's breast milk, Fausta goes to extreme lengths to protect her own sexuality and safety. After her mother's sudden death, she finds herself compelled to embark on a frightening journey for re-awakening, freedom, and wholeness.DVD, widescreen (1.85:1). NTSC, region 1.Magaly Solier, Susi Sanchez, Efrain Solis, Marino Ballon, Delci Heredia, María del Pilar Guerrero.Director of cinematography, Natasha Braier; editor, Frank Gutierrez ; music, Selma Mutal.Winner, Golden Berlin Bear Award [best film] and FIPRESCI Prize, Berlin Film Festival, 2009.Fausta suffers from 'The Milk of Sorrow, ' an illness transmitted through mother's milk by women who've been raped during Peru's civil wars. Stricken with the fear that she's contracted the illness from her mother's breast milk, Fausta goes to extreme lengths to protect her own sexuality and safety. After her mother's sudden death, she finds herself compelled to embark on a frightening journey for re-awakening, freedom, and wholeness.94 min
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