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"Plaza de la Soledad" is a documentary film directed by the Mexican photographer and filmmaker Maya Goded.

What is it about?

The documentary follows the lives of several older women who have spent decades working as sex workers in the La Merced neighborhood of Mexico City's historic center. Rather than focusing solely on the harshness of their trade or social marginalization, the film highlights their dignity, resilience, and daily struggles to overcome violence, family trauma, and abandonment.

Through their stories, the film explores profound themes such as:

The search for love and affection (as shown on the poster's tagline: "Todas buscamos amor" / "We are all looking for love"), revealing how these women yearn for intimacy and companionship despite lives marked by social rejection.

Aging and the passage of time, showing how they have navigated growing older on the streets and redefined their identities and profession as the years go by.

Solidarity and sisterhood, reflecting the mutual support networks they have built to survive in a hostile environment.