Los hieleros del Chimborazo (1980)
Since colonial times, the indigenous people of the Andean mountains have ascended to peaks that reach 5,200 meters above sea level. There, they crush gigantic blocks of ice that carry on their backs to sell them later in the fairs of Riobamba and Guaranda. The film shows the living conditions of the communities that live from this activity.
Director: Gustavo Guayasamín, Igor Guayasamín
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: May 27, 1980
Cast
- Baltazar Ushca - Himself
Country: Ecuador
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
indigenous, andes mountains
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Los hieleros del Chimborazo about?
- Since colonial times, the indigenous people of the Andean mountains have ascended to peaks that reach 5,200 meters above sea level. There, they crush gigantic blocks of ice that carry on their backs to sell them later in the fairs of Riobamba and Guaranda. The film shows the living conditions of the communities that live from this activity.
- Who directed Los hieleros del Chimborazo?
- Los hieleros del Chimborazo was directed by Gustavo Guayasamín, Igor Guayasamín.
- Who stars in Los hieleros del Chimborazo?
- Los hieleros del Chimborazo stars Baltazar Ushca.
- How long is Los hieleros del Chimborazo?
- Los hieleros del Chimborazo has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is Los hieleros del Chimborazo?
- Los hieleros del Chimborazo is a Documentary film.
- Where was Los hieleros del Chimborazo produced?
- Los hieleros del Chimborazo was produced in Ecuador.