Sitio 53 (2010)

María, a humble woman from the Pehuenche ethnic group, is standing on the shore of a large dam in the south of Chile. She asks herself if she will be able to recover the remains of the cemetery of her community, which is now sunk 80 meters deep in the water because of the neglect of the dam owners. If she is not allowed to withdraw the remains of her ancestors, she will fight to empty the artificial lake and recover them.

Director: Rodolfo Gárate
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Country: Chile
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sitio 53 about?
María, a humble woman from the Pehuenche ethnic group, is standing on the shore of a large dam in the south of Chile. She asks herself if she will be able to recover the remains of the cemetery of her community, which is now sunk 80 meters deep in the water because of the neglect of the dam owners. If she is not allowed to withdraw the remains of her ancestors, she will fight to empty the artificial lake and recover them.
Who directed Sitio 53?
Sitio 53 was directed by Rodolfo Gárate.
How long is Sitio 53?
Sitio 53 has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Sitio 53?
Sitio 53 is a Documentary film.
Where was Sitio 53 produced?
Sitio 53 was produced in Chile.