The Devil's Miner
Summary
The story of 14 year-old Basilio Vargas and his 12 year-old brother Bernardino as they work in the Bolivian silver mines of Cerro Rico (Potosí). Abandoning their Catholic beliefs, Cerro Rico miners believe that Satan, as represented by hundreds of statues constructed in the mines, determines whethe... Full description
Summary: |
The story of 14 year-old Basilio Vargas and his 12 year-old brother Bernardino as they work in the Bolivian silver mines of Cerro Rico (Potosí). Abandoning their Catholic beliefs, Cerro Rico miners believe that Satan, as represented by hundreds of statues constructed in the mines, determines whether they live or die there. |
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Item Description: |
Originally produced as a documentary film in 2005. |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (82 min.) : col., sd. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD; NTSC. |
Production Credits: |
Kief Davidson, film editor; Richard Ladkani, cinematographer. |