Open Pit

Summary Open Pit, a feature documentary, explores the impacts of gold mining, one of the most lucrative industries in the world. In the remote highlands of Cajamarca in Peru operates the Yanacocha mine, the most profitable goldmine in the world. Constantly taking over more land and impacting the environment, the mine is conflicting with the natives and their way of life based on agriculture and farming. The film gives an intimate look into the lives of native populations in Peru, their customs and traditions currently being threatened by the world's intense demand for gold. The film also explores the impacts of gold mining on the social, economic and political life of the country. View more details

Open Pit

Directed : Gianni Converso

Written : Unknown

Stars : Unknown

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Genres : History Documentary News

Release date : Feb 1, 2005

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : Spanish

Summary Open Pit, a feature documentary, explores the impacts of gold mining, one of the most lucrative industries in the world. In the remote highlands of Cajamarca in Peru operates the Yanacocha mine, the most profitable goldmine in the world. Constantly taking over more land and impacting the environment, the mine is conflicting with the natives and their way of life based on agriculture and farming. The film gives an intimate look into the lives of native populations in Peru, their customs and traditions currently being threatened by the world's intense demand for gold. The film also explores the impacts of gold mining on the social, economic and political life of the country. View more details

Details

Genres : History Documentary News

Release date : Feb 1, 2005

Countries of origin : Canada

Language : Spanish

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