Overava (2012)

Overava (2012) poster

Overava, which in Guaraní means shiny, makes reference to the treasures hidden underground in Paraguay in the mid-19th century, during the Triple Alliance War. According to folk tales, the owners of these valuables never unearthed them because they were cruelly killed during the war. However, their greed condemned their spirits to keeping watch over them. Lights, trees with blue flames, headless dogs and white animals show up at night during bad weather. Everyone knows about the legend, many have seen the ghosts, some treasure hunters go out every night searching for the gold that is hidden only a few feet deep, but few know the secret of how to create an emphatic connection with the former owners to get them to hand over the treasures.

Director: Mauricio Rial Banti
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Germán Lema
Cinematography: Luis Reggiardo
Country: Paraguay
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Mauricio Rial Banti
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overava about?
Overava, which in Guaraní means shiny, makes reference to the treasures hidden underground in Paraguay in the mid-19th century, during the Triple Alliance War. According to folk tales, the owners of these valuables never unearthed them because they were cruelly killed during the war. However, their greed condemned their spirits to keeping watch over them. Lights, trees with blue flames, headless dogs and white animals show up at night during bad weather. Everyone knows about the legend, many have seen the ghosts, some treasure hunters go out every night searching for the gold that is hidden only a few feet deep, but few know the secret of how to create an emphatic connection with the former owners to get them to hand over the treasures.
Who directed Overava?
Overava was directed by Mauricio Rial Banti.
How long is Overava?
Overava has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Overava?
Overava is a Documentary film.
Where was Overava produced?
Overava was produced in Paraguay.