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DEVIL’S MINER

Director:

  Davidson, Kief & Ladkani, Richard
  

Year Released:

  2005

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4.5 out of 5

4.5 out of 5

Key Performances:

  Basilio Vargas
  Bernardino Vargas
  Manuela Altica Vargas
  Vanessa Vargas
  The Miners of Cerro Rico
Movie Haiku:Basilio, a 14 year old Bolivian boy, becomes a mine worker to help support his family. Powerful film depicts Basilio’s 2 worlds, above & below ground, with heart-breaking intensity. We both consider this the best documentary presented at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  No

Jewish content?

  No

Haiku Posted:

  2006