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Film

The devil's miner - La miniera del diavolo

La miniera del diavolo

The Devil’s Miner is 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, which date back to the sixteenth century. Through the children’s eyes, we encounter the world of devout Catholic miners who sever their ties with God upon entering the mountain. It is an ancient belief that the devil, as represented by hundreds of statues constructed in the tunnels, determines the fate of all who work within the mines. Raised without a father and living in virtual poverty with their mother on the slopes of the mine, the boys assume many adult responsibilities. Basilio believes that only the generosity of the mountain devils will allow them to earn enough money to continue the new school year.

Il regista / The Director

With over 35 nature, social and historic documentaries to his credit as director of photography, Richard Ladkani has filmed in some of the world’s remotest parts.

Kief Davidson has received numerous awards and debuts here as film editor. Besides producing films, he also works for Discovery Channel, ABC News, PSB and A&E. He wrote and directed the dark comedy Minor Details (1997). The Devil’s Miner is the debut for both as documentary directors.

“Initially, we wanted to make a film about the mysterious religious beliefs of Bolivian miners. But when we saw the terrible conditions the children were working in, we decided to film a documentary from their point of view. A local guide introduced us to Basilio, who realized that a better education would help him. An intelligent boy, he soon emerged as the film’s narrative voice. His ability to withstand a life of poverty helped us focus on exploring this remote and forgotten corner of the world."

Richard Ladkani, Kief Davidson

Edizione 2006
CONCORSO INTERNAZIONALE DOCUMENTARI

DOCUMENTARY
Germany United States, 2004, 82'

REGIA/DIRECTOR
Richard Ladkani, Kief Davidson

TAGS:
Mines, Geographic Areas And People, poverty