Women of the Mine

Women of the Mine

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 4, 2014

Runtime

1h 4m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

77%

Original Title

Mujeres de la Mina

Director

Malena Bystrowicz

Description

Portraits of three women who live and work in the infamous mines of El Cerro Rico in Bolivia. Work inside the mines has been limited to men, while the women are forced to work outside searching for mineral scraps on the side of the mountain. The film highlights the women's strength, determination and resilience in the face of struggle and hardship.