Elena
Released 5 years ago in 2021. Elena is a documentary/history film. directed by Michèle Stephenson. At just 32 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army, on the basis of anti-black racism. Fast-forward to 2013, the Dominican Republic's Supreme Court stripped the citizenship of anyone with Haitian parents, retroactive to 1929, rendering more than 200,000 people stateless. Elena, the young protagonist of the film, and her family stand to lose their legal residency in the Dominican Republic if they don't manage to get their documents in time. Negotiating a mountain of opaque bureaucratic processes and a racist, hostile society around, Elena becomes the face of the struggle to remain in a country built on the labor of her father and forefathers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 2021
4 years ago
Runtime
0h 32m
32 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Dominican Republic
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- In The Cut Films
- Hispaniola Productions
- Rada Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elena about?
In 1937, tens of thousands of Haitians and Dominicans of Haitian descent were exterminated by the Dominican army, on the basis of anti-black racism. Fast-forward to 2013, the Dominican Republic's S...
Who directed Elena?
Elena was directed by Michèle Stephenson.
How long is Elena?
Elena has a runtime of 0 hours and 32 minutes (32 minutes total).
When was Elena released?
Elena was released on June 4, 2021 in theaters.