Dead well
Pozo muerto
Synopsis
Dead Well (Pozo muerto, 1967) is a Venezuelan documentary directed by Carlos Rebolledo and produced by the avant-garde collective El Techo de la Ballena. Through a series of testimonies from residents of the oil towns of Cabimas and Lagunillas, the film recounts the human cost of Venezuela’s oil industry. Tracing the country's petroleum history from the 1922 Barroso II oil well blowout to the late 1960s, it exposes the exploitation, poverty, and environmental devastation endured by communities along the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo. Filmed in black-and-white on 35mm, the documentary is regarded as a landmark work of the New Latin American Cinema.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Rebolledo
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio de la Rosa, Carlos Rebolledo, Edmundo Aray
- Original Score
- Raul Delgado
- Original Title
- Pozo muerto
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- El Techo de la Ballena
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Rebolledo
Antonio de la Rosa, Carlos Rebolledo, Edmundo Aray
Raul Delgado
Antonio de la Rosa
Antonio de la Rosa
Carlos Contramaestre
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Rebolledo
Director
Carlos Contramaestre
Producer
Antonio de la Rosa
Director of Photography
Antonio de la Rosa
Editor
Antonio de la Rosa
Writer
Carlos Rebolledo
Writer
Edmundo Aray
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dead well.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead well
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead well about?
Dead Well (Pozo muerto, 1967) is a Venezuelan documentary directed by Carlos Rebolledo and produced by the avant-garde collective El Techo de la Ballena. Through a series of testimonies from residents of the oil towns of Cabimas and Lagunillas, the film recounts the human cost of Venezuela’s oil industry. Tracing the country's petroleum history from the 1922 Barroso II oil well blowout to the late 1960s, it exposes the exploitation, poverty, and environmental devastation endured by communities along the eastern shore of Lake Maracaibo. Filmed in black-and-white on 35mm, the documentary is regarded as a landmark work of the New Latin American Cinema.
Who directed Dead well?
Dead well was directed by Carlos Rebolledo.
Who stars in Dead well?
The principal cast of Dead well includes Not specified.
When was Dead well released and how long is it?
Dead well was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead well?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead well was composed by Raul Delgado.