Return to Mayalan
Originally released in 1999. Return to Mayalan is a documentary film. directed by Nigel Markham. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Return to Mayalan is an hour long film about the return of Guatemala's refugees to their homeland after years of exile in Mexico. The film's focus is on one group of refugees, former members of the Cooperative Communities of the Ixcan Grande who are now attempting to resume their lives in the land they fled under terrible circumstances in the early 1980's. The return of the refugees has been an extremely important event in this struggle. The ability of the refugees to re-establish their lives in peace and security is seen as a test case for the entire society and is being closely watched both in Guatemala and throughout the world. The film celebrates their courage, determination and accomplishments.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lazybank Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Return to Mayalan about?
Return to Mayalan is an hour long film about the return of Guatemala's refugees to their homeland after years of exile in Mexico. The film's focus is on one group of refugees, former members of the...
Who directed Return to Mayalan?
Return to Mayalan was directed by Nigel Markham.
How long is Return to Mayalan?
Return to Mayalan has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Return to Mayalan released?
Return to Mayalan was released on May 1, 1999 in theaters.