By Rogelio Daniel Cuevas Papalotzin, Paulette Raquel Díaz Valdez, Axel Yair Hernández Elvira, Juan José Hernández Pichardo, Alfonso Damián López Morales, Zoeé Jazmín Martínez Rodríguez, Melissa Pereda Rodríguez, Nadia Quintana Romero, Juan Manuel Ramírez Arroyo, Brandon Ramírez Becerril, Cristina Lissette Reyes Gómez, Nalha Smellie Serrano Delgado, and Nadia Torralva Ruiz (Mexico)

PLURAL+ 2025 CHINH India Recognition

“El Silencio Duele” is a short film inspired by real experiences of children, families, and friends affected by bullying and violence in schools. Motivated by the need to speak out and take action, the film aims to raise awareness and encourage change, showing that silence can be painful—and that every voice matters in creating safer, more inclusive spaces for all.