Casire (1980)
Casire is a peasant community on the slopes of the Sara Sara Volcano in the south of Peru. Two hundred people still live in the community. The film narrates the story of the Volcano´s spell on the community, when she discovered that incestous relationships were practised there. She erupted, leaving the village in ruins, but being a female herself considered the men guilty and allowed only the women to remain in the village. The film tells what happens after the Spanish conquest when the Christian decided to put an end to the Volcano’s power to cast spells, and the state of the village nowadays.
Director: Marianne Eyde
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: January 1, 1980
Cast
- Aurora Colina - Aurora Colina (Voice)
- Delfina Paredes - Delfina Paredes (Voice)
Screenplay
Editing: Marianne Eyde, Michèle André
Country: Peru
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Marianne Eyde
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Casire about?
- Casire is a peasant community on the slopes of the Sara Sara Volcano in the south of Peru. Two hundred people still live in the community. The film narrates the story of the Volcano´s spell on the community, when she discovered that incestous relationships were practised there. She erupted, leaving the village in ruins, but being a female herself considered the men guilty and allowed only the women to remain in the village. The film tells what happens after the Spanish conquest when the Christian decided to put an end to the Volcano’s power to cast spells, and the state of the village nowadays.
- Who directed Casire?
- Casire was directed by Marianne Eyde.
- Who stars in Casire?
- Casire stars Aurora Colina, Delfina Paredes.
- How long is Casire?
- Casire has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is Casire?
- Casire is a Documentary film.
- Where was Casire produced?
- Casire was produced in Peru.