SCARLET GIRLS
Dominikanische Republik, Mexiko, Deutschland 2026 – Director: Paula Cury – Original language: Spanish – Subtitles: English – Length: 70 min.
In the Dominican Republic, abortion has been strictly prohibited by law since 1884. SCARLET GIRLS gives a voice to women who became pregnant as teenagers—often after being raped within their own families. In voice-over narration, they recount traumatic experiences, physical and emotional abuse, and their struggle to find their own path. A.K.
Biography
Paula Cury Melo, who was born in the Dominican Republic, works as a producer and director. In 2017, she founded her own production company, Cristal Cine.
Filmography
ENCARNACIÓN (EMBODIMENT), DO 2023, 5 Min.
A LA DERIVA (ADRIFT), DO, US 2019, 14 Min.
Nominated for the DOK.horizonte Competition – Cinema of Urgency
The films nominated for this award tell stories from the Global South. They are supported by ENGAGEMENT GLOBAL with funds from the BMZ, the award is endowed with 5,000 euros. Donor is the Petra-Kelly-Stiftung.
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English/Original Title: Niñas Escarlata. Writer: Claudia Galeano, Paula Cury. Camera: Nana Baez. Sound: Nayuribe Montero, Well Mejia Pena. Editing: Laura Basombrio, Paula Cury. Music: Alejandro Karo. Production: Cristal Cine. Producer: Sammy Didonato.
