This is my Face

Filmreihe Donnerstagskino: Ethnologische Themen der Zeit

Film by Angélica Cabezas Pino, Chile, 2018, 57'; Languages: Spanish, English subtitles.

This is my Face

In Chile, people living with HIV fear stigma, and often conceal their condition and remain silent about what they are going through. "This is my Face" explores what happens when a range of men living with the virus open up about the illness that changed their life trajectories. It follows a creative process whereby they produce photographic portraits that represent their (often painful) memories and feelings, a process which helps them challenge years of silence, shame, and misrepresentation. A lesson in the power of collaborative storytelling.

With Q&A: We are happy to announce that director Dr. Angélica Cabezas Pino is present at the event.