The Back of the World
La espalda del mundo
Synopsis
This documentary looks at "the back of the world": small children working as quarrymen in Peru, Kurdish political refugees from Turkey, and families and inmates awaiting the end on Mississippi's Death Row.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Javier Corcuera
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando León de Aranoa, Elías Querejeta, Javier Corcuera
- Original Title
- La espalda del mundo
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Quechua, Spanish, Turkish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Javier Corcuera
Fernando León de Aranoa, Elías Querejeta, Javier Corcuera
Elías Querejeta
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando León de Aranoa
Writer
Javier Corcuera
Director
Elías Querejeta
Writer
Javier Corcuera
Writer
Elías Querejeta
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Back of the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Back of the World about?
This documentary looks at "the back of the world": small children working as quarrymen in Peru, Kurdish political refugees from Turkey, and families and inmates awaiting the end on Mississippi's Death Row.
Who directed The Back of the World?
The Back of the World was directed by Javier Corcuera.
Who stars in The Back of the World?
The principal cast of The Back of the World includes Guinder Rodríguez, Mehdi Zana, Thomas Miller-El.
When was The Back of the World released and how long is it?
The Back of the World was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.