Dicing with Death, Ep. 02 - Peru: Vertigo in the Andes

(Peru: Vertigo in the Andes)
Frédéric Elhorga, Antonin Marcel | Documentary, Series

2018 | 52 minutes | France

Incan gods warned the population against the dangerous paths of the Andes. In spite of the risks, Peruvian drivers are travelling through this deadly mountain range on a weekly basis.

Synopsis

From the north to the south of Peru, deep canyons carve through the Andes cordillera. Those needing to supply their gold mines, tend to their vineyards, or simply regain access to their villages have no choice but to traverse the most improbable of roads, hewn from solid rock. Major companies have established their bases at the road's end, drawn by the nation's abundant natural resources, whether hidden beneath the earth's surface, rich with precious metals, or thriving within its fish-filled waters. However, this wealth seldom reaches the unskilled laborers, the men and women who toil in the depths of the tunnels, tirelessly digging into the earth amidst clouds of ammonia, or risking their lives suspended from a 200-foot rope for a mere handful of euros. This impossible road takes us from the Maranon River valley to the Cotahuasi canyon, passing through the Paracas desert, as it leads us on a journey through the magnificent landscapes of Peru, where life carries a steep price.

Series Description
Dicing with Death showcases individuals who brave extreme dangers and risk their lives to earn a living through vehicle driving. They navigate treacherous routes across the globe, crossing seemingly impossible terrain daily to reach their destinations. These courageous individuals put their lives on the line in the pursuit of survival.

Citation
Main credits

Elhorga, Frédéric (film director)
Marcel, Antonin (film director)
Carel, Dominique (film producer)

Other credits

Cinematography, Frédéric Elhorga, Antonin Marcel; editing, Patrice Lucchini; music, Julien Baril, Thomas Dappelo, Veiga & Rezo.


Citation
Cataloging
Keywords
Latin America,Travel,Dangerous routes,Peru,latin american studies,caribbean american studies,island studies,latin american culture,latin american history,latin american politics,caribbean american culture,caribbean american history,caribbean american politics,latin american languages,latin american and caribbean studies,hispanic american studies,hispanic people,hispanic culture,hispanic politics,sociology,anthropology,psychology,sociological,sociological perspectives,conflict theory,human conflicts,sociological thinking,conflict perspective,topics in sociology,sociology topics,sociology studies,social studies,people and cultures,human relations,human relationships,cultural studies,culture studies,urban studies,urbanism,community development,communities,urbanization,civic centers,satellite cities,residential areas,gentrification,barrioization,boomtown,bedroom communities,city block,city center,community displacement,white flight,walkability,zoning,housing,incorporated areas,unincorporated areas,suburbs,exurbs,inner cities,inner city,conservation,geography,location,place,country,location,physical place,terrain,spatial awareness,territory,map,place,space,maps,cartography,countries,cities,mountains,territories,states,nations,borders,boundaries,topology,topography,economics,social class,money,capital,capitalism,class,economy,prejudice,intersectionality,inequality,poverty,income gap,wage gap,class warfare,elitism,snobbery,bourgeois,poverty,upper class,middle class,lower class,nouveau riche,environment,environmental,environmentalism,climate,climate change,global warming,habitat,ecosystem,ecology,eco,earth,planet,water,sustainable,sustainability,deforestation,agriculture,green,green economy,latin american studies,caribbean american studies,island studies,latin american culture,latin american history,latin american politics, caribbean american culture,caribbean american history,caribbean american politics, latin american languages,latin american and caribbean studies,hispanic american studies,hispanic people,hispanic culture,hispanic politics,sociology,anthropology,psychology,sociological,sociological perspectives,conflict theory,human conflicts,sociological thinking,conflict perspective,topics in sociology,sociology topics,sociology studies,social studies,people and cultures,human relations,human relationships,cultural studies,culture studies ,south america,south american countries,countries in south america,argentina,bolivia,brazil,chile,colombia,ecuador,guyana,paraguay,peru,suriname,uruguay,venezuela,south american politics,south american culture,south american cuisine,south american education,south america in media,south american languages,south america history,geography,location,place,country,location,physical place,terrain,spatial awareness,territory,map,place,space,maps,cartography,countries,cities,mountains,territories,states,nations,borders,boundaries,topology,topography,economics,social class,money,capital,capitalism,class,economy,prejudice,intersectionality,inequality,poverty,income gap,wage gap,class warfare,elitism,snobbery,bourgeois,poverty,upper class,middle class,lower class,nouveau riche,environment,environmental,environmentalism,climate,climate change,global warming,habitat,ecosystem,ecology,eco,earth,planet,water,sustainable,sustainability,deforestation,agriculture,green,green economy,agriculture,farming,farmer,farm,market,food,agribusiness,agronomy,agri business,land,food systems,farm to table,farm systems,farm policy,agronomy,horticulture,agronomics,cultivation,food security,food systems,food insecurity,hunger,labor studies,employment studies,workers rights,workers’ rights,organizing,labor unions,trade unions,unions,industry,employment law,working class,labor rights,labor equity,employment,union organizing,labor organizing,labor rights movements,employment rights movements,workers’ rights movement,workers rights movements; "Dicing with Death, Ep. 02 - Peru: Vertigo in the Andes"; Pragda Films
Clips
No clips are available yet.

DIRECTOR: Frédéric Elhorga, Antonin Marcel

NATIONALITY: France

YEAR: 2018

GENRE: Documentary, Series

LANGUAGE: English; Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

Existing customers, please log in to view this film.

New to Pragda? Register to request a quote.