PREVIEW: The Great Movement (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Julio Cézar Ticona (film debut), Max Eduardo Bautista Uchasara (film debut), Francisca Arce de Aro (film debut), Israel Hurtado (Dark Skull), Gustavo Milán Ticona (film debut)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Kiro Russo (Dark Skull), director, writer, producer, editor; Pablo Paniagua (Dark Skull), producer, cinematographer, editor; Alexa Rivero (The Unknown Saint), producer; Miguel Llanque (film debut), composer; Felipe Gálvez Haberle (You’ll Never Be Alone), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In Bolivia, Elder (Ticona) journeys to La Paz with his fellow miner friends to demand work. However, when Elder suddenly contracts a mysterious illness, he seeks out noted witch doctor Max (Uchasara) who could possess the ability to bring him back to full health…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Bolivia’s award-winning drama is an unpredictable odyssey that will likely leave you with plenty of questions, but just enough answers to give you reasonable satisfaction.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 15TH APRIL 2022

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE

 

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