LASFF: Dear Gentlemen

Dear Gentlemen brings to light the little-known suffragist movement in Colombia. Set in 1954, the film follows Esmeralda Arboleda, a fiercely intelligent leader who sparks a revolution in a society deeply rooted in patriarchal traditions – a revolution that culminates in a fierce and divisive debate.

A women group embarks on a historic struggle to bring the issue of women’s right to vote before the National Constituent Assembly. With bold marches, radio appearances, and a brilliant media strategy that puts them on the front page, they achieve their goal, but the real challenge begins during the debate, where they face fierce opposition. Esmeralda Arboleda must endure personal attacks from the assembly members, and just as she is about to speak, she receives a heartbreaking call: her son has suffered a serious accident. She is torn between her duty as a mother and her commitment to the cause, with an unfavourable outcome.

Although all seems to be lost, her perseverance leads to a historic victory when women’s suffrage is finally approved, marking a turning point in Colombia’s history.

Country: Colombia

Director: Patricia Castañeda

Language: Spanish

Duration: 98 Minutes

Genre: Drama

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