Mother Lode (2023)

Mother Lode (2023) poster

Jorge leaves his home and family in the outskirts of Lima to try his luck in the goldmines of the Andes, chasing the promises of the mother lode. We follow Jorge through a journey full of omens, where reality and magical thinking blend together, as he discovers that the myth of wealth is built on sacrifices that become ever more tangible – while the boundaries between victims and oppressors get progressively vague and blurred. Mother Lode is a fable about the banality of the descent to hell in times of neoliberalism; it is a paradigm of a relentless world in which everything can be sacrificed in the name of profit.

Director: Matteo Tortone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 86 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Patrick Tresch
Editing: Enrico Giovannone
Production: Wendigo Films, Malfè film, C-Side Productions
Country: France, Italy, Switzerland
Language: Español
Original Language: fr

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Matteo Tortone
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mother Lode about?
Jorge leaves his home and family in the outskirts of Lima to try his luck in the goldmines of the Andes, chasing the promises of the mother lode. We follow Jorge through a journey full of omens, where reality and magical thinking blend together, as he discovers that the myth of wealth is built on sacrifices that become ever more tangible – while the boundaries between victims and oppressors get progressively vague and blurred. Mother Lode is a fable about the banality of the descent to hell in times of neoliberalism; it is a paradigm of a relentless world in which everything can be sacrificed in the name of profit.
Who directed Mother Lode?
Mother Lode was directed by Matteo Tortone.
How long is Mother Lode?
Mother Lode has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Mother Lode?
Mother Lode is a Documentary film.
Where was Mother Lode produced?
Mother Lode was produced in France, Italy, Switzerland.