The Demon of the Andes
El Demonio de los Andes
Synopsis
El Demonio de los Andes, directed by Palito Ortega Matute, is based on the Andean myth of the Jarjacha, a demonic character set on destroying everyone it comes across. The legend of the Jajacha has been passed down from generation to generation. Ortega Matute spoke to people who were told about it by their parents, who had been told the tale by their parents. He also listened to accounts from people who say they’ve seen the demon with their own eyes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Palito Ortega Matute
- Original Title
- El Demonio de los Andes
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Palito Ortega Matute
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What is The Demon of the Andes about?
El Demonio de los Andes, directed by Palito Ortega Matute, is based on the Andean myth of the Jarjacha, a demonic character set on destroying everyone it comes across. The legend of the Jajacha has been passed down from generation to generation. Ortega Matute spoke to people who were told about it by their parents, who had been told the tale by their parents. He also listened to accounts from people who say they’ve seen the demon with their own eyes.
Who directed The Demon of the Andes?
The Demon of the Andes was directed by Palito Ortega Matute.
Who stars in The Demon of the Andes?
The principal cast of The Demon of the Andes includes Nelba Acuña, Alessandra Denegri, Irvin Gonzáles, Mayella Lloclla, Camerla Negra.
When was The Demon of the Andes released and how long is it?
The Demon of the Andes was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.