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The Devil's Miner: The Human Rights Watch
Collection
A Film by Kief Davidson & Richard Ladkani
82 minutes, color, Spanish w/English subtitles
DVD Format
Two brothers, 14-year-old Basilio and 12-year-old Bernardino,
work deep inside the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia.
In the mines, which date back to the 16th century, it
is said the devil determines the fate of those who enter.
Raised without a father and living in poverty with their
family on the slopes of the mine, Basilio and his brother
must work to help support their family and afford supplies
vital to their education. As we come to know them, we
see their fears and hopes for their future, and glimpse
childlike souls peeking through their stoic faces.
Trusting in an ancient belief that the devil determines
the fate of all those who work in the mines, Basilio believes
only the mountain devil's generosity will allow them to
earn enough money to continue the new school year - their
only chance of escaping their destiny in the silver mines.
"Breathtaking! This beautiful
story is not easily forgotten. Grade: A"
- Entertainment Weekly
"An unforgettable journey through
hell under earth, where Satan is worshipped as king. Exceptionally
beautiful images make it a memorable visual experience"
- Variety
"The world so beautifully photographed
in The Devil's Miner - with its festivals, folkloric dances
and folk art devils - seems conjured from the magic realism
of Gabriel Garcia Marquez" - Los Angeles Times
WINNER! Tribeca Film Festival: Emerging Filmmaker Special
Mention
WINNER! Jerusalem Film Festival: Best International Documentary
WINNER! Woodstock Film Festival: Best Documentary
WINNER! Mexico Film Festival: Humanitarian Award
WINNER! Chicago Film Festival: Silver Hugo Award, Best
Documentary
WINNER! Hot Docs, Toronot: Fipresci Award
NOMINATED: Outstanding Directorial Achievement Director's
Guild of America
DVD Special Features
Short Film: One Year Later; Photo Gallery; Resources;
Film Notes; Study Guide
Human Rights Watch annually endorses
selected First Run titles that shed light on human rights
abuses throughout the world
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