Synopsis
An old 16mm Bolex video camera captures the visual testimony of life in the Ecuadorian jungle during the oil boom of the 1970s.
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Synopsis
Karl Dieter Gartelmann arrived in Ecuador during the 1970s oil boom, armed with a 16mm Bolex camera. He traveled through the Ecuadorian jungle, capturing images of a vanishing way of life. Directed by Pocho Álvarez, "Gartelmann la memoria" focuses on the environmental and cultural damage caused by extractivism. It also features a dialogue between Gartelmann and Álvarez about memory and cinema. The film runs for 90 minutes.
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Why Watch
- See Karl Dieter Gartelmann's unique footage from the 1970s.
- Find out about Ecuador's oil boom and its impacts.
- Meet Pocho Álvarez and his perspective on memory.
Did You Know
- Karl Dieter Gartelmann arrived in Ecuador in the 1970s.
- The film has a duration of 90 minutes.
- Gartelmann used a 16mm Bolex video camera for his work.
- The documentary addresses the effects of extractivism on culture and nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Karl Dieter Gartelmann?
Karl Dieter Gartelmann is a German photographer and filmmaker who arrived in Ecuador in the 1970s.
What type of camera did Gartelmann use in Ecuador?
Gartelmann used an old 16mm Bolex video camera to document his journey through the Ecuadorian jungle.
What are the main themes of the documentary 'Gartelmann la memoria'?
The main themes include the impact of extractivism on culture and nature.
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