Chuquiago

Synopsis

Four separate but related stories of four Bolivians living in the capital, La Paz. Each focuses on a central character from a different class: Iscio, an Indian boy; Johnny, a 20-year-old bricklayer’s son; Carlos, a middle-aged middle-class civil servant, and Patricia, an upper class girl. Illustrates some of the many contradictions in Bolivian society.

Language

English

Country

Bolivia

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 87 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1977

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Undergraduate geography students studying Latin America.*

Subjects

Anthropology; Geography

Keywords

Bolivia; Latin America; social life and customs

Credits

Cast

Antonio Eguino

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

Metro Tartan Distribution

Phone

020 7494 1400

Fax

020 7439 1922

Address

3rd Floor, Atlantic House
5 Wardour Street
London W1V 3HE

Notes

Formerly: The Other Cinema