The Ones from Below
The Ones from Below is a 2022 western drama film from Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina. It was written, directed, and co-produced by Alejandro Quiroga in his first feature. The story follows Gregorio, a peasant in the town of Rosillas who must fight to get back water that has been diverted by Colonel Iglesias and a local mayor to protect their vineyard profits.
The film stars Fernando Arze Echalar. Sonia Parada won Best Performance at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival, where the film had its world premiere on November 7, 2022. It also competed for the Astor Piazzolla Award for Best Feature.
Production details: Cinematography by Diego Robaldo; edited by Juan Pablo DiBitonto; music by Yonny Roldán. Production companies: Chirimoya Films, Empatía Cinema, MyMama Entertainment, Río Azul Films. Running time: 83 minutes. Language: Spanish. Budget: €330,000.
Filming took five weeks from early August to September 9, 2019, in Rosillas, the Concepción Valley, Santa Ana, Padcaya and Tarija.
Release: world premiere on November 7, 2022 at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival; released in Bolivian theaters on June 1, 2023.
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