Documentary backdrop image for The Human Tower (2012)

Documentary backdrop image for The Human Tower (2012)

201274 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Extinction Events

The Human Tower

201274 minNot Rateddocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Ten levels high, teams from three countries work together to build a towering human structure, testing their trust and coordination.

Extinction Events

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Ten levels high, teams from three countries work together to build a towering human structure, testing their trust and coordination.

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Ram Devinenidirector

Cano Rojasdirector

Jitendra Awhadcast

Luis Carrasco

Luis Carrascocast

Sandeep Dhavalecast

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Teams from Spain, Mexico, and Colombia gather to construct a ten-level human tower, a tradition steeped in cultural significance. Participants engage in a demanding process that requires trust and coordination among hundreds of individuals. As they work together, the film captures the physical and emotional challenges they face. The event unfolds in a vibrant atmosphere, where the stakes are high and the bonds of teamwork are tested. Directed by Ram Devineni, the documentary runs for 74 minutes.

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