Dicing with Death, Ep. 08 - Bolivia: The Yungas in The Clouds
(Bolivie: Les yungas au-dela des naugest)
Philippe Lafaix | Documentary, Series
2021 | 52 minutes | France
A highway winds through these valleys, serving as the sole communication route between La Paz, Bolivia's administrative capital on the Altiplano, and the wealth of the Amazon basin.
Synopsis
Far from the Amazon Rainforest and Rio's skyscrapers, the Northeast Region and Tocantins stand in stark contrast to the rest of Brazil. Together, they comprise an area three times the size of France, each divided into multiple distinct regions.
The Northeast, one of Brazil's poorest regions, has been grappling with an ongoing drought that has lasted nearly eight years. In response, drivers are tasked with distributing water, a vital resource, to prevent the abandonment of entire villages. In this episode, we follow Armando as he navigates this immense nation under challenging traveling conditions.
In a land threatened by bushfires and famine, drivers like Armando play a crucial role in ensuring the survival of the people in this remote and arid region.
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
Lafaix, Philippe (film director)
Carel, Dominique (film producer)
Other credits
Cinemtatography, Anthony Binst, Philippe Lafaix; editing, Patrice Lucchini; music, Julien Baril.
Citation
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Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Economics + Social Class Issues
Environment + Sustainability
Family
Geography
Latin American Studies
Sociology
South America
Women
Keywords
Clips
DIRECTOR: Philippe Lafaix
NATIONALITY: France
YEAR: 2021
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
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