Women of the Mine
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.
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Women of the Mine
- Overview
- Crew
- Recommendations
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.
