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"The Silence of Neto"
1994
Directed by Luis Argueta

Mixing magic-realism and historical events, this "fine, richly entertaining film" (Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune) is the first film produced entirely in Guatemala. Filmed in the colonial city of Antigua, it tells the politically charged story of a young boy striving to follow his dreams while his country struggles to preserve democracy amidst CIA cold-war propaganda. Through the eyes of young Neto, we are given an authentic insider's look at the diverse people of Guatemala and the historical events that have shaped their destiny. Spanish with English subtitles. 106 minutes.