Captive Hearts (2015)
Captive Hearts
”Seven women remain captives in the name of love, hoping to start a family outside prison.”
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A documentary that opens up an unknown side of the prisoners' world, precisely the one of relationships. More than guilt and innocence, the film explores love for someone who is incarcerated and the difficulties of this life, both inside and outside prisons. For those who believe in the power of love - even if it occasionally may seem cheesy.
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The story of seven free women who remain captives in the name of love. In love with inmates, they live the limitations of the relationship and the hope of one day starting a family outside. The film addresses this universe through emotional confidences, letters lovingly decorated and a privileged access to the intimacy of the couples.
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