Eldorado XXI
Synopsis
The panoramic shots are breathtaking: a majestic mountain landscape in winter, flat-roofed tin shacks cowering next to one other, women perched on steep slopes using primitive tools to break through pieces of rock. La Rinconada is situated over 5,000 meters high in the Peruvian Andes, on the edge of a gold mine. This 21st century El Dorado is an inhospitable place, where untold numbers of people live and work in the most precarious of conditions, hoping both for gold and a better life. Salomé Lamas has constructed a cinematic diptych to convey the extremity of this situation and the dimensions of its misery without having to resort to graphic images.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salomé Lamas
- Original Score
- João Lobo, Norberto Lobo
- Original Title
- Eldorado XXI
- Country of Origin
- France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Aymara, Spanish, Quechua
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Shellac Sud, O Som e a Fúria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salomé Lamas
João Lobo, Norberto Lobo
Luis Armando Arteaga
Telmo Churro
Fabienne Martinot, Luís Urbano, Cristina Almeida, Sofia Bénard, Sandro Aguilar
Department Leadership Roster
Salomé Lamas
Director
Telmo Churro
Editor
Fabienne Martinot
Producer
Luís Urbano
Producer
João Lobo
Original Music Composer
Cristina Almeida
Producer
Norberto Lobo
Original Music Composer
Sofia Bénard
Producer
Sandro Aguilar
Producer
Luis Armando Arteaga
Director of Photography
Joaquim Carvalho
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Eldorado XXI.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eldorado XXI
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eldorado XXI about?
The panoramic shots are breathtaking: a majestic mountain landscape in winter, flat-roofed tin shacks cowering next to one other, women perched on steep slopes using primitive tools to break through pieces of rock. La Rinconada is situated over 5,000 meters high in the Peruvian Andes, on the edge of a gold mine. This 21st century El Dorado is an inhospitable place, where untold numbers of people live and work in the most precarious of conditions, hoping both for gold and a better life. Salomé Lamas has constructed a cinematic diptych to convey the extremity of this situation and the dimensions of its misery without having to resort to graphic images.
Who directed Eldorado XXI?
Eldorado XXI was directed by Salomé Lamas.
Who stars in Eldorado XXI?
The principal cast of Eldorado XXI includes Not specified.
When was Eldorado XXI released and how long is it?
Eldorado XXI was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Eldorado XXI?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eldorado XXI was composed by João Lobo, Norberto Lobo.