Prayers for the Stolen (2021)

The film portrays the daily life of a Mexican village subjected to the control of a cartel. Mothers cut their daughters' hair and hide them to prevent their abduction. The narrative focuses on the permanent threat posed by organized crime violence and the survival strategies families must adopt. There are no elements that question human nature, family, or sexuality. On the contrary, the story underscores the value of maternal protection and resistance against evil. Violence appears as a given of the environment, not as a spectacle nor as something desirable. The focus is placed on the real consequences of criminal power on the lives of the most vulnerable. The work invites reflection on the silent courage of those who face extreme situations without losing their sense of responsibility towards their own. It introduces no ideological messages nor does it relativize good and evil.