The Devil's Miner
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Kief Davidson
Niki Bier
Obed Mainan Cayo
Tobias Corts
Tobias Corts
Kathleen Davidson
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
14 year-old Basilio Vargas and his 12 year-old brother Bernardino work in the Bolivian silver mines of Cerro Rico, which date back to the sixteenth century. In this world, the devout Catholic miners 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. They 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.
Crew
Niki Bier
Obed Mainan Cayo
Tobias Corts
Tobias Corts
Kathleen Davidson
Kief Davidson
Kief Davidson
Kief Davidson
Alfredo Revilla Fuertes
Oscar Gonzalez
Leo Heiblum
Sabine Koziol
Richard Ladkani
Richard Ladkani
Richard Ladkani
Raul Mamani
Anita Ragette
Evita Rasdeuschek
Andres Solis
Werner Vennewald
Film Details
Technical Specs
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Silver Hugo Award for Best Documentary at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.
Released in United States 2005
Released in United States April 28, 2006
Released in United States November 2005
Released in United States October 2005
Released in United States on Video May 23, 2006
Released in United States Spring March 17, 2006
Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 6-20, 2005.
Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 26-February 6, 2005.
Shown at Tribeca Film Festival April 19-May 1, 2005.
Released in United States 2005 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 26-February 6, 2005.)
Released in United States 2005 (Shown at Tribeca Film Festival April 19-May 1, 2005.)
Released in United States Spring March 17, 2006 (NY)
Released in United States April 28, 2006 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States on Video May 23, 2006
Released in United States October 2005 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival October 6-20, 2005.)
Released in United States November 2005 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Latin Cinema Series Doc) November 3-13, 2005.)
