# Alma, a Tale of Violence

> Interactive documentary on gang violence and Guatemalan context. (iPhone/iPad app by ARTE G.E.I.E..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alma-a-tale-of-violence/id563549158 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ARTE G.E.I.E.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379981515)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 5.1.1 · 370 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, European Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2012-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alma-a-tale-of-violence/id563549158/reviews.md

## What is Alma, a Tale of Violence?

Alma looks straight into our eyes and gives us a raw, unvarnished confession of her five years as a member of one of Guatemala City’s most violent gangs. Today, her country is being decimated by an insidious, nameless war.

This application enables the user to page back and forth between a “confession” level, in which Alma tells her story facing the camera, and an “evocation” level, in which documentary photos blend with drawings to give life to Alma’s memories. 

-Two 40-minute videos, playable simultaneously
-Hundreds of photographs, the product of 15 years in the field, alongside gang members, and dozens of original illustrations 
-4 information modules providing context for the subjects touched on in the confession and shedding further light on violence in Guatemala: 
          1. Guatemala: History and geography as a key to understanding.
          2. Maras: Plunge into the ultra-violent underworld of Guatemala’s gangs.
          3. Violence: How Guatemala became one of the world’s most violent countries.
          4. Prevention: Can Guatemala free itself from the stranglehold of violence? Ideas and possible actions.
- And 4 languages to choose from: French, German, Spanish, or English

Credits:
Photographer Miquel Dewever Plana has been traveling Guatemala for almost fifteen years. In 2008, he met Alma, and decided to help her produce her confession. Journalist Isabelle Fougère soon joined the project, helping write and produce it. The illustrations are by artist Hugues Micol.
An interactive documentary produced by Upian, ARTE France, and Agence VU'

Note: 
WiFi connection and amount of free disk space needed to download all of the contents in this application: at least 470 Mo if you have an iPad 1 or 2; 605 Mo if you have an iPad Retina.

## Key features

- Interactive confession and evocation levels
- Two 40-minute videos
- Hundreds of photographs
- Dozens of original illustrations
- Four informational modules on Guatemala
- Four language options

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alma-a-tale-of-violence/id563549158/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Alma

*2015-03-12, version 1.2.1*

Alma était programmée pour survivre, à elle de continuait à survivre de ces crimes collectifs, elle sort de la barbarie, elle a vecu malheureusement au mauvais endroit et au mauvais moment, rien n'est perdue, mort à la fatalité, bravo Madame pour votre courageux témoignage, merci.
Christian

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2013-01-19, version 1.2.1*

Congratulations for this app !

### 5/5 — Magnifique

*2012-12-22, version 1.2.1*

L'histoire est saisissante. Les photos magnifiques. À voir.

### 5/5 — Bravo

*2012-12-07, version 1.2.1*

Très intéressent je suis impatient d'en voir d'autre . Le choix entre les image et la personne est très agréable . Vivement plus d'option pour un autre thème

### 5/5 — Une superbe réalisation

*2012-11-09, version 1.2*

Alma est une histoire qu'on ne regarde pas comme les autres. D'une part, par son sujet : le témoignage yeux dans les yeux d'une jeune femme qui a intégré un gang au guatemala. D'autre part pour sa forme : la narration conjugue 2 niveaux de lecture, elle mêle intimité et portrait du guatemala, on y découvre des photos magnifiques et de superbes dessins. C'est à voir, absolument.

### 1/5 — Plante en mode paysage

*2012-10-30, version 1.1.1*

Je ne comprends pas, le webdoc fonctionne si je laisse l'ipad en mode portrait, par contre plante si je le passe en mode paysage. Ce qui rend la vision du doc impossible, vu que la vidéo ne marche que en mode paysage...je me retrouve obligé de regarder ça de travers! Même bug au lancement , l'appli plante si je lance en mode paysage, je dois lancer le doc en portrait. 

Testé sur iPad 1 et le dernier iOS5, y compris sur système rebooté

### 3/5 — Trèsbien mais....

*2012-10-27, version 1.1.1*

...les interruptions toutes les 5-10 minutes pour télécharger les passages du film, durant 5/10 minutes aussi, rendent le visionnage pénible... Dommage...

### 5/5 — Juste incroyable

*2012-10-26, version 1.1.1*

Le témoignage est subjuguant. Jongler entre photographies et témoignage rend la violence plus supportable. Une très grande réalisation.

## Frequently asked questions about Alma, a Tale of Violence

### What is Alma, a Tale of Violence about?

Alma, a Tale of Violence is an interactive documentary that shares a raw confession from a former gang member in Guatemala. It blends video, photography, and illustrations to explore her story and the broader context of violence in the country.

### What kind of content does Alma, a Tale of Violence offer?

The app features two 40-minute videos, hundreds of photographs, and dozens of original illustrations. It also includes four informational modules providing historical, social, and political context for violence in Guatemala.

### What languages are available in Alma, a Tale of Violence?

Alma, a Tale of Violence is available in four languages: French, German, Spanish, and English, allowing a wider audience to access its content.

### What are the technical requirements for Alma, a Tale of Violence?

A WiFi connection is required to download all content. Users will need at least 470 MB of free disk space for iPad 1 or 2, and 605 MB for iPad Retina.

### Who created Alma, a Tale of Violence?

This interactive documentary was produced by Upian, ARTE France, and Agence VU', with contributions from photographer Miquel Dewever Plana, journalist Isabelle Fougère, and artist Hugues Micol.

### What is the age rating for Alma, a Tale of Violence?

Alma, a Tale of Violence has an age rating of 17+, reflecting its mature themes and content related to violence.

### How often is Alma, a Tale of Violence updated?

The app was last updated on November 19, 2015, to version 1.2.4. It is an older release, and significant updates may not be expected.

### Does Alma, a Tale of Violence have ads?

No, Alma, a Tale of Violence does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on delivering its documentary content without interruption.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2015-11-19

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugs fixes

### 1.2.3 — 2015-11-06

Bugs fixes

### 1.2.1 — 2012-11-13

Minor bugs fixes

### 1.2 — 2012-11-02

Minor bugs fixes

### 1.1.1 — 2012-10-19

No release notes.

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