Morichales
Large gold reserves lie beneath “moriche” palms in Venezuelan Guayana, drawing miners from across the region to seek their fortunes.
Synopsis
Large gold reserves lie beneath “moriche” palms in Venezuelan Guayana, drawing miners from across the region to seek their fortunes.
Synopsis
In Venezuelan Guayana, miners flock to the jungles beneath the “moriche” palms, drawn by the promise of gold. A narrator travels from remote mining sites to the banks of the Orinoco River, seeking to understand the fortunes of these miners. The film incorporates illustrations and photochemical paintings to depict the processes of gold extraction and commercialization. Morichales presents a vivid picture of the challenges faced in this pursuit of wealth and meaning.
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