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The Devil's Miner

Spanish · DVD

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Two brothers, 14-year-old Basilio and 12-year-old Bernardino, work deep inside the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia. In the mines, which date back to the 16th century, it is said the devil determines the fate of those who enter. Raised without a father and living in poverty with their family on the slopes of the mine, Basilio and his brother must work to help support their family and afford supplies vital to their education. As we come to know them, we see their fears and hopes for their future, and glimpse childlike souls peeking through their stoic faces. Trusting in an ancient belief that the devil determines the fate of all those who work in the mines, Basilio believes only the mountain devil's generosity will allow them to earn enough money to continue the new school year - their only chance of escaping their destiny in the silver mines.

Basilio Vargas (14) und sein Bruder Bernardino (12) kennen ihr Metier: Sie sind Mineros, Bergarbeiter. Ihr Arbeitsplatz sind die 450 Jahre alten Stollen des Cerro Rico, des 'Reichen Berges' oberhalb von Potosí in 4300 Meter Höhe. Dort, wo es einmal die größten Silbererzvorräte der Welt gab, arbeiten Basilio und Bernardino unter Tage als Lastenschlepper, Schubkarrenfahrer und Sprengloch-Meisler, so wie es schon ihr Vater tun musste, der mit 35 an den Folgen einer Staublunge starb. Richard Ladkani und Kief Richardson begleiteten die Kinder in ihrem unmenschlichen Alltag, sprachen mit ihnen über ihre Träume und Wünsche in der Zukunft. Devil’s Miner 'Berg des Teufels' schildert die bitteren Realitäten der Kinderarbeit in Lateinamerika, er rüttelt auf und macht Hoffnung zugleich.

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Director Richard Ladkani, Kief Richardson
Label FIRST RUN FEATURES
 
Genre Documentary > Potrait, Biography
Content DVD
FSK / age rating from age 0
Publication date 23.05.2006
Audio Spanish
Subtitles English
Extras Short films
Length 82 Minutes
Screen 16/9
Region code 1
 

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  • The Devil's Miner

    Written on 02. February 2010 by Raphael.
    This customer review refers to a alternative version.

    J'ai moi-même eu l'occasion de visiter ces mines. J'ai trouvé que ce documentaire reflétait bien la dure réalité de ce que vivent ces mineurs. Manque juste l'air suffoquant et la chaleur étouffante...
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