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In 1545, Spanish conquerors discovered silver in a mountain in the Inca region of Kollasuyo, today's Bolivian Altiplano. They called it Cerro Rico, and the rich powerful city born at its foot was named Potosí. Soon they created the biggest mining industry of the time, sustained by a merciless forced labour system, "la Mita". After more than 450 years of exploitation, the Cerro Rico of Potosí still offers the mineral form its entrails. "El Tío", Lord of the Mine, is the true owner of its veins, and the minors worship him to win his favour. In exchange, the men must give their lungs in the obscure maze of the mountain tunnels. They, and those who live off this natural wonder, are the "Children of the Silver Mountain".

Spain - 2005 - 54 mn - DV Cam - Colour

Director Juan S. Betancor Writer Leonardo Diaz Santana, Juan S. Betancor Camera Diego Modino, Juan S. Betancor, Dirk Royaards Sound Dirk Royaards Editing Juan S. Betancor Music Oscar Avilés

Production Siddhartha Films, C/ Santa Cruz de Mercedano 7, 5° Dcha, 28015 Madrid, Espagne Tél : +34 91 101 0064 Fax : +34 91 101 0065 E-mail : siddharta@siddharthafilms.com

Sales Siddhartha Films, C/ Santa Cruz de Mercedano 7, 5° Dcha, 28015 Madrid, Espagne Tél : +34 91 101 0064 Fax : +34 91 101 0065 E-mail : siddharta@siddharthafilms.com