VOICED : El cineasta Cesar Diaz o la necesaria distancia para contar la guerra

César Díaz, a Guatemalan filmmaker living in Belgium, explores his country's civil war and personal history through his films. His works, including 'Nuestras Madres', delve into themes of memory and loss, influenced by his childhood experiences during the war. Díaz's films have received international acclaim, winning awards at Cannes and San Sebastián, and being selected for the Oscars. His creative process involves expressing and confronting personal and historical narratives.

Where does César Díaz currently reside?

• Guatemala

• Mexico

• Spain

• Belgium

What is the main theme explored in Díaz's film 'Nuestras Madres'?

• The journey of a filmmaker

• The search for missing persons during the Guatemalan civil war

• The history of Belgium

• The life of soldiers

Which historical event is covered in Díaz's short film 'Semillas de Ceniza'?

• The Spanish Civil War

• The massacre at the Spanish Embassy in Guatemala

• The signing of the peace accords

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

What prestigious award did 'Nuestras Madres' win at the Cannes Film Festival?

• Grand Prix

• Cámara de Oro

• Prix du Jury

• Palme d'Or

Which country selected 'Nuestras Madres' as its candidate for the Oscars?

• Guatemala

• Mexico

• Spain

• Belgium