The Devil's Miner
General Information
- Author/Creator
- Ladkani, Richard, director.
- Language
- Spanish.
- Subtitles
- English
- Published
- United States, 2005.
- Physical Description
- DVD-ROM (82 min.)
- Digital ver. identifier
- HU_OSA_00002789
Contents/Summary
- Summary
- The Devil's Miner follows two brothers, 14-year-old Basilio and 12-year-old Bernardino, who live in poverty with their mother in the mountains of Bolivia. They work long shifts in the Cerro Rico silver mines, braving deadly conditions to earn enough money to attend school.Through the children's eyes, we encounter the sixteenth century mine, where devout Catholics must sever their ties with God each time they enter the shafts, because of the ancient belief that the devil, as represented in the hundreds of statues constructed in the tunnels, determines the fate of all who work there.Raised without a father, the boys assume many adult responsibilities and must work to afford the clothing and supplies vital to their education. Basilio believes only the mountain devil's generosity will allow them to earn enough money to continue the new school year. Without an education, the brothers have no chance to escape their destiny in the silver mines.
Subjects
- Genre
- Documentary films
Bibliographic Information
- Copyright Status
- Copyright by Urban Landscapes Productions
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Call Number | Status | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1115 | Available | - | - |
| Digital film | OSA Film Library | FL Record 1115 (HU_OSA_00002789.mp4) | Available | Access Copy, MP4 format |