The Devil's Miner
2005 · Movie · 82 min · ★ 6.7 · 87% critics
A teenage boy works in a dangerous Bolivian silver mine to help support his family, balancing school, faith, and survival. Underground, miners turn to a devil figure for protection in a harsh world where every shift carries fear and sacrifice.
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Details
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-11-05
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 82 min
- Critic score
- 87/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (12 votes)
About
You may like this if you value hard-hitting documentaries like The Ivory Game that spotlight real-world hardship; Not for you if you want light entertainment or easy viewing.
Pros: deeply moving story; unforgettable real people; powerful sense of place | Cons: emotionally heavy; limited rewatch appeal; subtitles may distract
Themes
- child labour
- bolivia
- mining
- silver mine
- devil worship
Awards & recognition
- European Film Award — Best Documentary · 2005 · nominated
Cast & crew
- BV
Basilio Vargas
as Himself
- BV
Bernardo Vargas
as Himself
- VV
Vanessa Vargas
as Herself
Directed by Richard Ladkani, Kief Davidson