La teta asustada/ Preview Screening

Directed by Claudia Llosa

Fausta is a beautiful, introverted young Peruvian who suffers from “the milk of sorrow”, a mysterious illness affecting women abused during Peru’s war of terrorism. Having nursed her mother, Fausta refuses to be a victim and takes drastic steps to safeguard her purity. Nominated for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.

Preview courtesy of Dogwoof Film.

Duration:
94 minutes

Languages:
Quechua and Spanish

Country of origin:
Peru and Spain

Year of production:
2009