Saria

2019
22m

IMDb RATING

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SARIA explores the unimaginable hardships faced by young female orphans at the Virgen de La Asuncion Safe Home in Guatemala, leading up to the tragic fire which claimed 41 of their lives in ... Read allSARIA explores the unimaginable hardships faced by young female orphans at the Virgen de La Asuncion Safe Home in Guatemala, leading up to the tragic fire which claimed 41 of their lives in 2017. We follow the story of two inseparable orphaned sisters - Saria 12, and her sister X... Read allSARIA explores the unimaginable hardships faced by young female orphans at the Virgen de La Asuncion Safe Home in Guatemala, leading up to the tragic fire which claimed 41 of their lives in 2017. We follow the story of two inseparable orphaned sisters - Saria 12, and her sister Ximena 14, as they fight against mounting daily physical abuse at the very institution desi... Read all

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IMDb RATING

7.2/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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6LinkinParkEnjoyer

Untold story

It was rushed a lot and I would prefer more characterization. The fact that this is based on true story is an absolute bummer.

Best live action shorts ranked: 1. Neighbors' Window 2. Une Soeur 3. Nefta Football Club 4. Brotherhood 5. Saria

10robedogg

Humanity in Horrific Conditions

I was fortunate enough to see a sneak peak of Saria, and I must say it is haunting and highly engaging. I saw Buckley's previous short ("Asad") years ago and loved how he managed to find the humanity in less-than-desirable conditions, and with "Saria" he goes way deeper. "Asad" had moments of light-heartedness and comedy, but "Saria" is far more dramatic, yet still showcases how in the worst of conditions the human spirit thrives to be free. I don't want to spoil anything, so I would encourage people not to read too much into the history of this true story, and instead just watch this emotionally disturbing story and soak in the realism. This is the kind of story that will stay with you WAY beyond its viewing.

10theejules

A Heartbreaking Tale That Needs to Be Told

This short is incredibly moving. It is beautifully written, directed, and shot. The performances are nothing short of extraordinary. I was moved to tears. A must see.

8chong_an

Don't be an orphan

This is a portrait of life in an orphanage - something between Dickensian and a corrections facility. Two girls plot an escape from the girls-only facility, while one pines for a boy from the boys-only facility next door.

Based on a true story, it is a heartaching film about the conditions faced by those unfortunates.

1vesperview

Inaccurate depiction of Guatemalan culture and context. Perfect example of why accurate representation matters

As a Guatemalan, it was very difficult for me to get invested in this short. All the actors are Mexican and they speak like Mexicans. Some of the dialogue even has Mexican slang which tells me the filmmakers didn't do their research about how Guatemalans actually talk or simply didn't care. I didn't even feel like I was watching a film taking place in Guatemala. It was borderline insulting and reinforces the stereotype that all latinos are the same regardless of their nationality.

I can't support this short due to the complete cultural disregard with which the filmmakers approached this tragedy. Please don't touch Guatemalan stories next time.