Children on the Threshold in Contemporary Latin American Cinema

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Child characters in Latin American cinema serve a vital representational function, embodying the tension between "nature" and "culture." This unique position allows them to highlight and challenge the boundaries of state or colonial biopower, making them central to the exploration of identity and power dynamics in the region's film narratives. The book delves into how these characters reflect broader societal issues and contribute to the understanding of cultural and political contexts in Latin America.