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Synopsis in English
Firearms are part of the daily life of 14-year-old Tavo, a member of the Ayahualtempa Community Police, in Mexico. The line between games and weapons has been completely erased. They spend their days shooting, and the only time they drop their guns is when they are playing basketball. In this indigenous town threatened by a criminal group that wants to take control of the lands, children watching over the safety of their community is a day-to-day reality.
Sinopsis en Español
Las armas de fuego forman parte del día a día de Tavo, de 14 años, parte de la Policía Comunitaria de Ayahualtempa, en México. La línea entre juegos y armas se ha borrado por completo. Pasan sus días disparando, y la única vez que las sueltan es cuando juegan baloncesto. En este pueblo indígena amenazado por un grupo criminal que quiere tomar el control de las tierras, los niños que velan por la seguridad de su comunidad es una realidad cotidiana.
†This Short Film will be shown at the screening of A Male on Saturday, April 15th and Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.