Ozogoche
Synopsis
Cuviví is the Ecuadorean indigenous name for the upland sandpiper, a wading bird that has special significance for the communities living around the Ozogoche lakes in the middle of the Andes. Each year, these birds migrate south from North America. Around September they pass the Ozogoche lakes, where large numbers then “commit suicide,” plunging from great heights into the ice-cold water. A girl lives near the lake. Her uncle lives in the US, and she might be heading there herself. In the meantime, she awaits the arrival of the cuvivís, few of which have appeared in recent years. The lakes are drying up.
Release History & Theatrical Window
DOK.fest München
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Houlberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrés Cornejo Pinto
- Original Score
- Mesías Maiguashca, Juan Diego Illescas
- Original Title
- Ozogoche
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Ecuador, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Quechua, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Botón Films, Serendipity Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Houlberg
Andrés Cornejo Pinto, Joe Houlberg
Mesías Maiguashca, Juan Diego Illescas
Pablo Secaira
Oscar X. Illingworth, Joe Houlberg
Andrés Cornejo Pinto, Joe Houlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Houlberg
Director
Andrés Cornejo Pinto
Producer
Joe Houlberg
Producer
Pablo Secaira
Director of Photography
Oscar X. Illingworth
Editor
Joe Houlberg
Editor
Andrés Cornejo Pinto
Screenplay
Joe Houlberg
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ozogoche
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What is Ozogoche about?
Cuviví is the Ecuadorean indigenous name for the upland sandpiper, a wading bird that has special significance for the communities living around the Ozogoche lakes in the middle of the Andes. Each year, these birds migrate south from North America. Around September they pass the Ozogoche lakes, where large numbers then “commit suicide,” plunging from great heights into the ice-cold water. A girl lives near the lake. Her uncle lives in the US, and she might be heading there herself. In the meantime, she awaits the arrival of the cuvivís, few of which have appeared in recent years. The lakes are drying up.
Who directed Ozogoche?
Ozogoche was directed by Joe Houlberg.
Who stars in Ozogoche?
The principal cast of Ozogoche includes Not specified.
When was Ozogoche released and how long is it?
Ozogoche was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Ozogoche?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ozogoche was composed by Mesías Maiguashca, Juan Diego Illescas.