Synopsis

Bolivia, today. After walking for a week, Elder and his miner companions arrive in La Paz to demand for the reinstatement of their job. Suddenly, Elder starts to feel sick… With the help of the elderly Mamá Pancha, Elder and his friends find work in the market. But Elder’s condition worsens, he’s choking and struggling for breath… Mamá Pancha sends him to Max – a witch doctor, hermit and clown – who may be able to bring the young man back to life.

2021, 85′
Spanish
Bolivia, France, Qatar, Switzerland

World Sales
Best Friend Forever

FESTIVALS & AWARDS

  • Orizzonti Special Jury Prize, Venice 2021
  • 35 awards
  • 110 festival selections
  • International feature submission for Bolivia, Oscars 2022

REVIEWS

«A small miracle.»
Screen
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«An undeniable assurance in the filmmaking.»
Variety
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«Undoubtedly one the best films of the year.»
Screenanarchy
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«An Exhilarating and Revelatory City Symphony.»
Slant
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Directed by
Kiro Russo

Cast
Julio César Ticona, Max Bautista Uchasara, Francisca Arce de Aro, Gustavo Milan Ticona

Producers
Kiro Russo, Pablo Paniagua, Alexa Rivero

Associate producers
Dan Wechsler, Jamal Zeinal-Zade, Andreas Roald, Miguel Angel Peñaloza

Cinematography
Pablo Paniagua

Editing
Kiro Russo, Pablo Paniagua, Felipe Gálvez

Sound
Juan Pedro Razzari, Mauricio Quiroga, Mercedes Tennina, Emmanuel Croset

Production companies
Socavón, Altamar films, Bord Cadre films, Sovereign Films

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