Skip to content
Mayami nuestro poster
198134mVenezuela

Mayami nuestro

Synopsis

Mayami Nuestro goes beyond the slogan "tá barato, dame dos" (“it’s cheap, give me two”) to force a rethinking of Venezuela’s relationship with oil and national identity. Produced at the height of the oil boom, this 34-minute documentary examines Venezuelan lifestyles in the 1970s and early 1980s, questioning the consumerist fantasies fueled by petro-wealth. Through interviews with merchants, bankers, U.S. academics, and the testimonies of Venezuelans themselves, the film maps the era’s version of the “American Dream” as lived—and projected—abroad. Winner of national and international awards and directed by Carlos Oteyza, Mayami nuestro offers a sharp, historically grounded critique and an open invitation for new generations to reflect on the legacy of oil and its cultural consequences.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Carlos Oteyza
Screenplay & Story
Carlos Oteyza
Original Score
Chuchito Sanoja
Original Title
Mayami nuestro
Country of Origin
Venezuela
Spoken Languages
Spanish
Runtime
34m
Production Studios
Cinesa, Bolívar Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Carlos Oteyza

Screenplay & Story

Carlos Oteyza

Original Score & Music

Chuchito Sanoja

Director of Photography

Hector Gonzalez

Film Editing

Freddy Véliz

Department Leadership Roster

Carlos Oteyza

Carlos Oteyza

Director

Carlos Oteyza

Carlos Oteyza

Writer

Hector Gonzalez

Director of Photography

Freddy Véliz

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mayami nuestro.

Similar Titles to Mayami nuestro

Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling

  • 6.7
  • 7.0
  • 7.2
  • 7.7
  • 6.0
  • 6.8
  • 7.0

More Like Mayami nuestro

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

7.6
7.4
8.4
6.2
7.2
7.2
6.5
6.1
8.0
7.8
7.3
7.4

Frequently Asked Questions About Mayami nuestro

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Mayami nuestro about?

Mayami Nuestro goes beyond the slogan "tá barato, dame dos" (“it’s cheap, give me two”) to force a rethinking of Venezuela’s relationship with oil and national identity. Produced at the height of the oil boom, this 34-minute documentary examines Venezuelan lifestyles in the 1970s and early 1980s, questioning the consumerist fantasies fueled by petro-wealth. Through interviews with merchants, bankers, U.S. academics, and the testimonies of Venezuelans themselves, the film maps the era’s version of the “American Dream” as lived—and projected—abroad. Winner of national and international awards and directed by Carlos Oteyza, Mayami nuestro offers a sharp, historically grounded critique and an open invitation for new generations to reflect on the legacy of oil and its cultural consequences.

Who directed Mayami nuestro?

Mayami nuestro was directed by Carlos Oteyza.

Who stars in Mayami nuestro?

The principal cast of Mayami nuestro includes Luis Romero, Jacinto Cabrera, Enrique Benshimol.

When was Mayami nuestro released and how long is it?

Mayami nuestro was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 34m.

Who composed the musical score for Mayami nuestro?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayami nuestro was composed by Chuchito Sanoja.