“A Hymn to the Power of Filmmaking”
This really captures the essence of "Granito: How To Nail A Dictator": "'Granito'" is remarkable for allowing two intertwined stories, one global and the other personal, to unfold together. It presents the hurricane of violence that enveloped Guatemala 25 years ago not just as a historical horror, but as a lens through which the filmmaker examines herself, her values, and her relationship to her art. Subtle, provocative, and deeply original, it is a hymn to both the nobility of Guatemalans and the power of filmmaking."
This great quote came from Stephen Kinzer, co-author of "Bitter Fruit: The Story of the American Coup in Guatemala", an inspiration for the making of "When the Mountains Tremble", the prequel to "Granito".
For 25 years Skylight Pictures has been committed to producing artistic, challenging and socially relevant independent documentary films on issues of human rights and the quest for justice. Through the use of film and digital technologies, we seek to engage, educate and increase understanding of human rights amongst the public at large and policy makers, contributing to informed decisions on issues of social change and the public good. 