The devil s miner 2005 filmmakers kief davidson and richard ladkani profile basilio, a 14yearold bolivian who supports his family by working in a silver mine. The devils miner 2006 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Looking to integrate contemporary issues facing the spani. Mar 17, 2006 enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the devils miner near you. In the colonial times, potosi was once the the richest city in latin. Through the childrens eyes, we encounter the world of devout catholic miners who sever their ties with god upon entering the mountain. The devil s miner follows the brothers into the underground mining tunnels as they tempt fate in order to gain a better life. This dvd also has bonus features that let you see what happens to the boys after the movie. Thanks to the film and the notoriety that went with it and the support of child advocacy groups, the story has a happy ending. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The devil s miner the story of 2 young silver miners in bolivia. Feel free to post your the world, the flesh and the devil 1959 bluray 720p yify download, torrent, subtitles, free download, quality, nfo, uploaded. Trailer for the documentary the devil s miner the devil s miner tells the story of 14yearold basilio who worships the devil for protection while working in a bolivian silver mine to support his family.
I wanted to see as many spanish movies at the festival as i could. I saw it s premiere at the tribeca film festival april 28, 2005. As i read the description of the movie, i thought it was interesting. A must see documentary about life for the indigenous peoples who work in. Kief davidson is an academy award nominated director known for crafting films that inspire, inform, and entertain. The devils miner follows two brothers, 14yearold basilio and his 12yearold brother bernardino, who live in poverty with their. At the end of the meal he said that he had to run because he was going to cafe berlin to see a free movie about the miners in potosi.
An astonishing portrait of two brothers, 14yearold basilio and 12yearold bernardino, who work deep inside the silver mines of cerro rico, bolivia. It is a real story and every kid in america should see it. Winner jerusalem film festival spirit of freedom award pbs independent lens audience award. Title the devil s miner year 2005 genre documentary. Kief davidson and richard ladkani s documentary the devil s miner is so polished that it might pass for a scripted narrative feature, but that s not a bad thing. This amazing documentary in spanish will enlighten your students on the harsh reality of many children in bolivia.
Looking to feast your eyes on the devils miner on your tv or mobile device at home. The ivory game 2016 t 1h 52m crime movies filmmakers infiltrate the corrupt global network of ivory trafficking, exposing poachers and dealers as african elephants edge closer to extinction. The devils miner is a 2005 documentary film directed by independent film directors kief. Ladkani and davidson have avoided overt political commentary. Rent the devils miner 2005 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The devils miner is a 2005 documentary film directed by independent film directors kief davidson and richard ladkani. The devil s miner is an astonishing portrait of two brothers, 14yearold basilio and 12yearold bernardino, who work deep inside the silver mines of cerro rico, bolivia.
Kief davidson and richard ladkanis documentary the devil s miner is so polished that it might pass for a scripted narrative feature, but thats not a bad thing. The devils miner codirector kief davidson discusses the challenges in shooting a literal underground documentary and their hope for social change for the child miners of bolivia. Smaller ores receive a lower multiplier, while ores with much larger sizes receive higher multipliers. Trailer for the documentary the devil s miner the devil s miner tells the story of 14yearold basilio who worships the devil for protection while working in. We initially set out to make a documentary about the rich history and religious dichotomy of the cerro rico miners. Kief davidson and richard ladkani also directed the awardwinning documentary the devils miner. A prime example of how social issue films can make a difference, the devil s miner has brought attention to this situation and has encouraged educational and community programs in the us, europe and bolivia that are helping to get children out of the mines and into schools. The devils miner is the story of 14 yearold basilio vargas and his 12 yearold brother bernardino, as they work in the bolivian silver mines the devils miner trailer on vimeo join. Choose from 500 different sets of devil devil s miner flashcards on quizlet.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the devil s miner near you. A study in courage and harrowing portrait of a 14yearold boy who works in a bolivian silver mine, the devil s miner is an unforgettable journey through hell under the earth, where satan is. Oct 23, 2012 this feature is not available right now. Using movie magic, iconoclast director rick masters paints vivid bdsm images that go beyond the real with a scifi and supernatural flair. It multiplies ore value based on the ores size, where normal standard size ore receive a 3x multiplier. I had given this dvd to 2 recent college graduates and both loved this dvd. This is the story of a boy and his brother working in the silver mines of bolivia, taking on adult responsibilities and trying to get an education so they can have a better life. Raised without a father and living on the slopes of the mine, basilio and his brother must work the mines when they are not in school to help support their family and afford. His latest feature, the ivory game, is a documentary following undercover intelligence operatives across the globe for 16 months as they infiltrate deeprooted corruption at the heart of the ivory trafficking crisis. Watch online, download and stream the best movies on.
Watch the devils miner, the bolivian documentary by kief. Founded in 1991, the name zfx has become synonymous with high intensity bondage drama. The devils miner is an astonishing portrait of two brothers, fourteen year old basilio and twelve. Flick vault full hd movies for free recommended for you. Basilio, along with his younger brother bernardino and sister vanessa.
Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of the devil s miner with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. The devil s minor is one of the best documentary i have seen yet. It is believed that more than eight million workers have perished in the mines since the 16th century. An astonishing portrait of two brothers, 14yearold basilio and 12yearold. It is in spanish with some qechua, all subtitled in english. Part of our human rights watch collection, the devil s miner is an astonishing portrait of two brothers, 14yearold basilio and 12yearold bernardino, who work deep inside the silver mines of cerro rico, bolivia. The devils miner is the story of 14yearold basilio vargas and his 12yearold brother bernardino, who work in the ancient cerro rico silver mines of bolivia. Nov 08, 2012 behemoth the sea monster full movie flick vault duration. The devil s miner is a 2005 documentary film directed by independent film directors kief davidson and richard ladkani. Filmmakers site this web site for the film includes production notes, soundtrack information, awards listings, a picture gallery, dvd purchase info and how to help the boys. Watch the devils miner movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. The film follows a fourteenyearold bolivian boy named basilio vargas who along with his twelveyearold brother bernardino work in the mines near the city of potosi. The devils miner is an excellent documentary that is at once moving, poetic, and informative.
Looking to feast your eyes on the devil s miner on your tv or mobile device at home. The world, the flesh and the devil 1959 bluray 720p yify. Learn devil devil s miner with free interactive flashcards. Through the childrens eyes, we encounter the world of. Raised without a father and living on the slopes of the mine, basilio and his brother must work the mines when they are not in school to help support their family and. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the kief davidsondirected movie via subscription. Download the tv guide app for iphone, ipad and android. The devil s miner tells the story of 14yearold basilio who worships the devil for protection while working in a bolivian silver mine to support his family. The devils miner 2005 stream and watch online moviefone. The devils miner documentary with hard coded english subtitles. The devil s miner follows two brothers, 14yearold basilio and his 12yearold brother bernardino, who live in poverty with their mother in the mountains of bolivia. The devils miner is the story of 14yearold basilio vargas and his 12year old brother bernardino, who work in the ancient cerro rico silver mines of bolivia. The devils miner edinburgh film festival 2005 the guardian.
The film follows a fourteenyearold bolivian boy named basilio vargas who along with his twelveyearold brother bernardino work in the mines near the city of potos. The devils miner is the story of 14 yearold basilio vargas and his 12 yearold brother bernardino, as they work in the bolivian silver mines of cerro rico, which date back to the sixteenth century. A much more worthwhile movie experience than the traditional feel good movie or disney movie shown in many spanish courses. They found a remarkable spokesman in bolivian teenager basilio vargas, and while his cogent, organized descriptions of his life, beliefs, history, and ambitions sometimes seem too calculated, at least theyre calculated to communicate. A feature film sheet with 20 followalong questions in english all o.
The challenge for the devils miner was finding a young boy who could carry and narrate a featurelength film. Basilio vargas 14 and his brother bernardino 12 know their job. High in the bolivian mountains, the inhabitants of ancient potosi rely predominantly on. Directed by richard ladkani and starring the miners of cerro rico, basilio vargas, bernardino vargas and vanessa vargas. The devils miner rent movies and tv shows on dvd and bluray. The devils miner movie trailer and videos tv guide. The devil s miner this is a great dvd that i recommend to all those people that love children and want to do something good for them. High in the bolivian mountains, the inhabitants of ancient potosi rely predominantly on the mines for.
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