Sand Women
Agustín Domínguez / Spain / 70' / 2020.
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Synopsis
This documentary takes us to the harsh reality of a group of 300 women living in Tarrafal, on the Island of Santiago (Cape Verde). They have found a way to economically sustain their families by daily extracting sand, totally manually, from beaches close to their town.
• Screenwriter Agustín Domínguez
• Cameraman Pablo Ramírez, Borja Suárez, Agustín Domínguez
• Editing Borja Ramírez
• Producer Gran Angular
Festivals and awards
The film was screened at LECYT Festival, where it won the Special Jury Mention. It was also screened at One Country One Film Festival.
Asociación Cultural Canaria Gran Angular
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