Nuna potosí (2005)

Nuna potosí (2005) poster

In the rich hill of Potosí in Bolivia there is a silver mine that was the largest in the world. It has been exploited since 1546 with the arrival of the Spanish who enslaved the indigenous people to steal the precious metal. To this day, hundreds of meters underground, the indigenous miners continue to exploit the mine in extremely precarious conditions, Martín Cádiz is one of them; hi works in the depths of the hill and desires that his children do not enter these tunnels of hell.

Director: José Antonio Guayasamín
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Ricardo Proaño
Cinematography: José Antonio Guayasamín
Editing: José Antonio Guayasamín
Production: Fundación Arte Imagen ARIG
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

bolivia, miner, silver mine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nuna potosí about?
In the rich hill of Potosí in Bolivia there is a silver mine that was the largest in the world. It has been exploited since 1546 with the arrival of the Spanish who enslaved the indigenous people to steal the precious metal. To this day, hundreds of meters underground, the indigenous miners continue to exploit the mine in extremely precarious conditions, Martín Cádiz is one of them; hi works in the depths of the hill and desires that his children do not enter these tunnels of hell.
Who directed Nuna potosí?
Nuna potosí was directed by José Antonio Guayasamín.
How long is Nuna potosí?
Nuna potosí has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Nuna potosí?
Nuna potosí is a Documentary film.
Where was Nuna potosí produced?
Nuna potosí was produced in Ecuador.