Perfume de Violetas (Violet Perfume)

Friday 5 August 2005, 19.00

Maryse Sistach, Mexico 2001, 90’, subs, cert 15

Rebellious teenager Yessica is transferred to a new school after she attacks a teacher. She is soon in trouble again for fighting, but also befriends quiet and studious Miriam and the two play together after school. However, Yessica keeps a dark secret: her stepbrother is allowing his friend to brutally rape her in return for money which he spends on trainers at the shop where Miriam’s mother works. This is a gritty tale of a friendship tested to the limits.

Sponsored by HSBC with additional support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mexico, Conaculta-Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía, and Filmoteca de la UNAM

Tate Modern  Starr Auditorium
£4, booking recommended
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Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs  Hearing loop available  

This event is related to the Frida Kahlo exhibition