Movies and TvShows featuring "guatemalan-civil-war" theme.

In La Llorona, a former general who led a genocide during the Guatemalan civil war is haunted by the vengeful spirit of a woman he wronged. As he is consumed by guilt and paranoia, his family is terrorized by supernatural occurrences. The film explores themes of guilt, memory, and justice.

El Norte follows the story of two siblings, Rosa and Enrique, who are forced to leave their home in Guatemala after their family is killed by the military. They embark on a perilous journey to the United States, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way. The film explores the themes of immigration, the American Dream, and the harsh realities faced by undocumented workers. Despite the hardships, Rosa and Enrique strive to achieve a better life and find their place in a new country.

When the Mountains Tremble is a powerful documentary that explores the Guatemalan civil war and the indigenous resistance against the military dictatorship. It delves into the events of the war, including the massacres and the guerrilla warfare, and highlights the role of liberation theology and the CIA in the conflict. The film sheds light on the struggles of the Mayan community and the impact of the war on Central and South America.

A story of destinies joined by Guatemala's past, and how a documentary film intertwined with a nation's turbulent history emerges as an active player in the present.

The Perechú family is afraid that the ancestral costume of their ancestors will disappear, but they see soccer as an opportunity to keep their culture and legacy alive.

Discovering Dominga is a documentary film about a massacre survivor who discovers her dual identity as she investigates her adoption and the Guatemalan civil war. The film explores themes of identity, history, and war.

After the mayan-ixil genocide, two people talk about their lives as refugees in Mexico after fleeing Guatemala and escaping the violence.