Saria

2019
22m

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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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7.2/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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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.

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

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.

8plasmasphinx

Beautiful, shocking film with some unfortunate editing.

The child actors in this film are excellent. I also admired the direction the writers took by making these children real people. It kept this film from feeling exploitative. However, many of the edits were, frankly, very bad, especially at the end, making it feel disjointed and rushed at times when it shouldn't have. Overall, definitely a great film worth watching.

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.