Araya
Originally released in 1959. Araya is a documentary film. directed by Margot Benacerraf .
Starring José Ignacio Cabrujas and Laurent Terzieff
Synopsis
"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (31 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
France
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Films de l'Archer
- Caroni Films C.A.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Araya about?
"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In ima...
Who directed Araya?
Araya was directed by Margot Benacerraf .
How long is Araya?
Araya has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Araya released?
Araya was released on August 31, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Araya?
The main cast of Araya includes José Ignacio Cabrujas, Laurent Terzieff.