King Hugo and his Damsel
2008
Liliana, a mother of 5 kids, living in terrible condition in a Caracas's "favela", is hoping to get a new flat from President Chavez in order to change her life. August 2007, Venezuelan's President Chavez convokes a referendum in order to change the constitution and get absolute power. Carlos, a local Party Activists tries to convince Liliana to vote for the new constitution. Liliana is promised that she'll get a flat if she votes for Chavez. Hugo Rey is a journey into the totalitarian mechanism employed by Chavez to perpetuate his power.
Director:
Francisco Arteaga Paez, Franco de Pena
Writers:
Francisco Arteaga Paez (screenplay), Franco de Pena (screenplay)
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination.
Production:
Francisco Arteaga Paez, Franco de Pena
Country:
Poland, Venezuela
