My Land (2009)
Raised in a small farming village in the mountains of southern Peru, Feliciano works as a porter on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in hopes of some day taking his son to live in the city. Framed by the seasons, Mi Chacra chronicles one year in Feliciano’s life, from the planting season in his community to the harvest, and through a season of work on the Inca Trail. The film paints a vivid picture of this man’s world, of the conflict between his love of the land and the work he has learned from his father, and the desire to see his son living what he sees as a better life in the city.
Director: Jason Burlage
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: November 19, 2009
Production: Devolution Films
Country: Peru, United States of America
Language: Quechua
Original Language: qu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is My Land about?
- Raised in a small farming village in the mountains of southern Peru, Feliciano works as a porter on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in hopes of some day taking his son to live in the city. Framed by the seasons, Mi Chacra chronicles one year in Feliciano’s life, from the planting season in his community to the harvest, and through a season of work on the Inca Trail. The film paints a vivid picture of this man’s world, of the conflict between his love of the land and the work he has learned from his father, and the desire to see his son living what he sees as a better life in the city.
- Who directed My Land?
- My Land was directed by Jason Burlage.
- How long is My Land?
- My Land has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is My Land?
- My Land is a Documentary film.
- Where was My Land produced?
- My Land was produced in Peru, United States of America.