CineLatino: By the Name of Tania

Directed by Bénédicte Liénard & Mary Jiménez (Belgium & Peru, 2019)

Part of the CineLatino Series Fall 2020

December 20, 2020

BY THE NAME OF TANIA – Trailer

Synopsis

Based upon real testimonies, By the Name of Tania tells the story of a teenage girl forced into prostitution in the gold mining regions of Peru. With its powerful imagery, Tania’s traumatic odyssey embodies the horrific devastation visited upon the natural world by contemporary industrial society. 89 minutes. Spanish with English subtitles. 

“By The Name Of Tania’ is a strong, honest and personal film. It combines a clear signature with a well-told story and authentic aesthetics.” — Elsa Keslassy, Variety