CRY OF THE ANDES
Wednesday, May 18, 7pm
The thirst for gold will leave us without water reads brightly coloured graffiti in Chile’s Huasco Valley, articulating the central struggle of Cry of the Andes, VLAFF’s May Special Presentation.
A fight for water – the thirst for gold. Journey to the heart of the Andes Mountains where ‘Pascua Lama’ is poised to become the world’s largest open pit mine. However, for the indigenous people and farmers living in the valley below, Pascua Lama threatens their only source of water in one of the driest places on earth. In a war between corporate and social values two men are leading a fight to defend their river and way of life. Now, one election will ultimately determine the fate of their valley and the true price of gold. From its opening on the streets of Toronto, Cry of the Andes takes you south to Chile’s Huasco Valley for a character-driven story about greed and social justice – a cautionary tale about the environment that resonates in multiple industries around the world.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 18 for an encore presentation of this moving documentary by local filmmakers Carmen Henríquez and Denis Paquette which premiered to a sold out house at VLAFF 8. Sergio Campusano, the principal character in the film will be the special guest at the presentation and will participate in a post-screening Q&A session, along with Henríquez and Paquette. Following the discussion, please join us in the cinema lobby for good conversation and a glass of Chilean wine.
Wednesday, May 18 | 7PM | $10 | Granville 7 Cinemas | BUY TICKETS NOW
You will need to present your VLAFF membership at the door for admission to the film. Memberships will be available for $2 at the box office.
The Vancouver Latin American Film Festival is also seeking volunteers…
2011 Volunteers
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To any of our previous volunteers who would like to continue supporting us this year, please indicate your availability on the Volunteer Application Form.