The Orinoco Dam
Barrage sur l'Orénoque
Synopsis
After the accidental death of her husband, Dominique Vallorie agrees to take over the construction of an important dam on the Orinoco River. She does not know that by accepting to go to Venezuela, her life as a woman and engineer will change. Through a great love story she will assert herself despite all the pitfalls on the way.
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Xavier Deluc
Ugo
Élisabeth Bourgine
Dominique Vallorie
Georges Corraface
Pablo
Catherine Jacob
Arlette Legrand
Anne-Marie Pisani
Ariana
Luna Sentz
Sara Machado
Jean-François Garreaud
Moperand
Vania Vilers
Pierre Legrand
Gustavo Rodríguez
Oscar Molinari
Aristides Aguiar
Amilcar Marcano
David Camero
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez
María Angélica Ayala
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Luis Buñuel
- Original Title
- Barrage sur l'Orénoque
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Production Studios
- Carrère Groupe, CNC, Atresmedia, MC2, TF1
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Luis Buñuel
Margarita Cadenas, Claude Carrère
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Luis Buñuel
Director
Margarita Cadenas
Producer
Claude Carrère
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orinoco Dam
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What is The Orinoco Dam about?
After the accidental death of her husband, Dominique Vallorie agrees to take over the construction of an important dam on the Orinoco River. She does not know that by accepting to go to Venezuela, her life as a woman and engineer will change. Through a great love story she will assert herself despite all the pitfalls on the way.
Who directed The Orinoco Dam?
The Orinoco Dam was directed by Juan Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Orinoco Dam?
The principal cast of The Orinoco Dam includes Xavier Deluc, Élisabeth Bourgine, Georges Corraface, Catherine Jacob, Anne-Marie Pisani.
When was The Orinoco Dam released and how long is it?
The Orinoco Dam was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 50m.