MORNINGSIDE MOVIES, INC.

presents

The Silence of Neto / El Silencio de Neto

GUATEMALA 1954: AS A NATION LOSES ITS INNOCENCE,
A BOY FIGHTS TO BE HEARD
The story of a boy coming of age at a crucial moment in his country's history
A New Guatemalan Film, in Spanish with English Subtitles


SYNOPSIS


***Image of Neto*** The Silence of Neto heralds the arrival of Guatemala to the international screen

HISTORY


**Image of Police Barricade** The story emerges from behind the backdrop of the 1954 CIA/military coup

CAST & CREW


**Image of Ernesto in Coffin**The film looks back six months prior to the death of Neto's uncle, Ernesto.

MUSIC


***Image of Nidia y Neto*** In illness, Neto recieves comfort from his indigena nanny, Nidia.

DIRECTOR


**Image of Ernesto's Ghost** At his own funeral, Ernesto returns to bring advice to Neto.

AWARDS & ACCLAMATIONS


**Image of Neto on Volcano** Neto Triumphs over physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties.

SCREENINGS / ITEMS FOR SALE


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