Parsley (2022), directed by José María Cabral, is a historical drama centered on a pregnant Haitian woman named Marie who must navigate the 1937 Parsley Massacre in the Dominican Republic. Separated from her husband, Marie survives a grueling journey through the wilderness to escape the genocidal violence targeting those unable to properly pronounce the Spanish word perejil . The film explores themes of language-based identity, survival, and the impact of political violence on personal lives. You can learn more about the film's production and history by visiting the director's official announcements.
