La clara y oscura (2014)

La clara y oscura (2014) poster

Salango is a small parish south of Manabí. What this land means to Ecuador, however, is huge. Its name is associated with the pre-Columbian legacy of the Manta Wancavilca cultures, the humpback whales that arrive each year to mate, the homonymous island and its coral reefs, the great wealth of marine fauna. It is there, in one of the places with the greatest archeological and environmental heritage of our country, where the Polar fishmeal processor has been operating for 35 years. What does not emerge from the idyllic postcards of the area is the foul smell that pollutes the air, the portrait of people sick from the factory's toxic wastes, the disgusting black smoke that flows into the sea directly from the processor pipeline. That is why it is the struggle of the few members of the community who have not given up and demand that Polar leave.

Director: Andrés Cornejo Pinto
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Andrés de la Torre
Production: Cavila
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: en

Themes

Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife

Keywords

wildlife, nature, environmental conservation, biodiversity

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is La clara y oscura about?
Salango is a small parish south of Manabí. What this land means to Ecuador, however, is huge. Its name is associated with the pre-Columbian legacy of the Manta Wancavilca cultures, the humpback whales that arrive each year to mate, the homonymous island and its coral reefs, the great wealth of marine fauna. It is there, in one of the places with the greatest archeological and environmental heritage of our country, where the Polar fishmeal processor has been operating for 35 years. What does not emerge from the idyllic postcards of the area is the foul smell that pollutes the air, the portrait of people sick from the factory's toxic wastes, the disgusting black smoke that flows into the sea directly from the processor pipeline. That is why it is the struggle of the few members of the community who have not given up and demand that Polar leave.
Who directed La clara y oscura?
La clara y oscura was directed by Andrés Cornejo Pinto.
How long is La clara y oscura?
La clara y oscura has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is La clara y oscura?
La clara y oscura is a Documentary film.
Where was La clara y oscura produced?
La clara y oscura was produced in Ecuador.
What are the themes of La clara y oscura?
The themes of La clara y oscura include: Birds: Flight and Migration in the Sky, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife.