Victor, a child of 12, works through his own choice as a shoeshine boy in the central square of San Cristobal de Las Casas, to pay for his education and support his family; he also helps by... See full summary
Slikebal (2014) Online
- Original Title :
- Slikebal
- Genre :
- Movie / Documentary / Short / Drama
- Year :
- 2014
- Directror :
- Bernardino López
- Writer :
- Bernardino López
- Type :
- Movie
- Time :
- 20min
- Rating :
- 6.4/10
Victor, a child of 12, works through his own choice as a shoeshine boy in the central square of San Cristobal de Las Casas, to pay for his education and support his family; he also helps by working in the field. Whilst child labor is approved of and even celebrated in rural zones children are taught to work from a young age in the city it is not acceptable and is disapproved of by some sectors. Victor is in the middle of this cultural conflict: his mother, a young indigenous woman, has taught her children to become egalitarian, independent and responsible individuals.