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CHILDREN OF THE SILVER MOUNTAIN by Juan Sebastián Betancor Siddhartha Films, Spain 2006 52 minutes (SPANISH- ENGLISH- FRENCH) |
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invites you to screen three passionated stories of our human world...enjoy them! |
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In 1545 Spanish conquerors discovered pure silver in a mountain in the Inca region of Kollasuyo, today’s Bolivian Altiplano. They named this mountain Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain) and the prosperous and powerful city born at its base, Potosí. Soon they created the biggest mining industry in its time, sustained by a merciless forced labour system, “La Mita”. After more than four centuries of operation the Cerro Rico of Potosí continues to offer silver, zinc and lead to forty-five cooperatives of miners, who work under dreadful conditions similar to those of their ancestors in colonial times. “El Tío” (“The Uncle”), the Lord Demon of the mine, is the true owner of its veins, and the miners worship him to win his favour. In exchange, the men must sacrifice their lungs in the obscure maze of the mountain tunnels. They, and those who live off this natural wonder, are the “Children of the Silver Mountain”. |
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THE LOST VILLAGE by Manuel Jiménez Núñez premiered at IDFA - aired on ARTE Producciones Talento Andalucía Spain 2006 - 52 minutes (SPANISH- ENGLISH- GERMAN- FRENCH)
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Within an inhospitable salt marsh and murmur of ancient forest, a hermitage-type village gives oath to guard, protect and worship the image of The Virgin that is the principle mainstay of its existence.
"The Lost Village" is a 52 minute documentary that portrays the terrible tribulations of this singular passion forged over countless generations, while each year and worldwide come millions of the devoted to prostrate themselves before this image culminating in one of the most powerful displays of The Marian phenomenon and The Catholic Church of today. |
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THE LEGACY OF FRANCISCO JAVIER IN JAPAN by Ramón Vilaró shoot in HD La Costa Films & TV, Spain 2007 - 52 minutes (SPANISH- ENGLISH- FRENCH) |
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It was during the 16th Century when Spanish Jesuit missionary, Francisco Javier, became one of the first Europeans to enter Japan. Along with Christianity, he also brought a "mechanical timepiece" that would transform the measurement of time in this archipelago. In turn, the Japanese themselves would later become masterful makers of time devices. In addition to certain sacramental acts that were later adapted by the Kabuki of Japan, Javier and his missionaries also introduced the printing machine and helped contribute to the spread there of European painting, music and food. The Navarrese Francisco Javier thus heralded quite an impact in the history of Japanese society via these introductions from The West. |
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