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Piowachuwe: La vieja que arde

DirectorJuan Francisco Urrusti

1986
65 min
Documentary

This documentary tells the mythical story of the Chichonal hill, known by the natives as Piowachuwe (Burning Old Lady). It shows scenes of the celebration of the carnival in two villages which disappeared completely with the eruption of the volcano. It also brings together eloquent scenes of the eruptions and dramatic testimonies of those affected by the disaster.

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