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When children give birth to children. An average of 400 children are born in Nicaragua every day, 100 of those have adolescent mothers. This documentary gives an insight into the lives of three adolescents, aged 14 to 16, who had not planned to be mothers at such an early age. Kenia, Blanca and Viviana couldn’t believe what was happening to them when they became pregnant. They had no idea of the consequences this would have on their young lives and are now completely overwhelmed by the situation. Florence Jaugey follows the lives of these young mothers for several months – during the last months of their pregnancies, and afterwards, when everything has irreversibly changed. We learn about their families, their doubts, their hopes and the tough environment in which they live and will have to raise their children. Jaugey builds up a very intimate relationship with her protagonists, detecting their moods and showing how their outward coolness is only a facade behind which they conceal their intricate fears. When she manages to break through their protective shell, they are thankful that someone shows an interest in them. Despite criticising the alarming rise of adolescent mothers in Nicaragua, the film also raises fundamental questions about women’s identity and the meaning of maternity. (DOK.fest München)
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