3000 Leagues in Search of Mother follows the story of young Marco as he embarks on a journey across South America in search of his mother. The anime series explores themes of adventure, friendship, and the importance of family bonds. Set in the 1970s, Marco faces various challenges and encounters new friends along the way.
In Search of Captain Grant is a TV mini-series set in the 1860s, following a group of adventurers on a quest to locate the lost Captain Grant. Their journey takes them through dangerous terrains, including avalanches, volcanic eruptions, and encounters with bandits and indigenous tribes. From the ocean to Patagonia and New Zealand, they face various challenges, including gunfights and being castaways on an island. Joined by a scientist, they navigate the seas and explore different locations in search of clues, using a raft and sail to travel. Along the way, they encounter breathtaking scenery and send messages in bottles as they strive to unravel the mystery. This thrilling and action-packed TV mini-series is based on the novel of the same name.
Saludos Amigos is a compilation film produced by Walt Disney featuring four animated segments set in South America. The film follows the journey of Donald Duck and his friends as they explore various locations and experience the local culture, music, and dance.
Nine strangers are brought together to summit a 20,000-foot mountain in the Peruvian Andes. With each step, these novice climbers will push themselves to their limits and beyond.
The Liberator (2013) follows the journey of Simon Bolivar, a military and political leader who played a key role in the fight for independence in Latin America during the 1820s. Beginning with a flashback to Bolivar as a young doctor, the film portrays his transformation into a revolutionary and general. It explores his struggles, betrayals, and grief, as well as his triumphs and the impact he had on the freedom and liberation of South America. From his involvement in the revolution to his conquest and leadership, the film delves into the complex life of this historical figure.
Tintin embarks on a thrilling adventure to Peru where he must rescue a kidnapped scientist and retrieve a sacred object from the ancient Temple of the Sun. Along the way, he faces various obstacles such as boa constrictors, crocodiles, and treacherous mountain terrain.
The Last Movie is a contemporary western film set in a remote village in Peru. It revolves around the production of a Hollywood movie and explores themes such as spousal abuse and the clash between traditional and modern cultures.
When a journalist and a politician become trapped in a remote Andean hotel during a political summit, they discover a web of corruption and blackmail that threatens their lives and the future of their countries.
Retablo tells the story of Segundo, a 14-year-old boy living in a small town in the Andes with his traditionalist father, an artisan who creates intricate dioramas. Segundo admires his father's work and hopes to follow in his footsteps, but their relationship is tested when Segundo discovers his father is gay. The film explores themes of family tradition, religion, homophobia, and the complexities of father-son relationships in a conservative society.
The story of an improbable friendship and a social comment on life in Bolivia in the eighties.
Mountain is a breathtaking documentary that explores the awe-inspiring beauty and treacherous challenges of mountainous landscapes. With stunning cinematography and a powerful narration, the film takes viewers on a journey to some of the world's most majestic peaks, including Mount Everest and the Andes. From the perspective of mountain climbers, extreme sports enthusiasts, and explorers, Mountain captures the allure of these natural wonders while also highlighting the inherent risks and dangers involved. It is a testament to the human spirit of adventure and the awe-inspiring power of nature.
Documentary looking at the making of the 1993 film Alive about the 1972 plane crash in the Andes, and also interviews with the real survivors.
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
The communal justice system accuses Don Evaristo, 80 years old, for the murder of his granddaughter Yana-Wara, 13 years old. During the hearing, everyone learns the tragic story of this young girl, who, because of gender violence, begins to have terrifying visions after being touched by the evil spirits that inhabit the forbidden places of the Andes.
This South American adventure drama finds Charles (Charles Aznavour), a youthful Frenchman traveling to Paraguay to start a new life. Seeking out a rich uncle, the idealistic nephew is rejected by his miserly relation, and he goes on to get involved with a shady woman and a band of gun runners who supply arms for the revolution of the week. Charles and his new girlfriend head for the border after a shootout with federal troops, and a kindly railroad worker hides the couple in an abandoned copper mine. Charles is later thrown in prison while the girl becomes a concubine, but her violator is killed when Charles escapes to rescue her and exact revenge. A pretty harrowing composition could be written by the young couple on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."
Two farmers find a treasure in the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes. When unearthed, they are chased by the treasure guardian. One of the thieves dies, and José, the survivor, takes refuge in an adobe house in the middle of the forest. But this hiding place will become a trap.
Contrary Condor follows the misadventures of Donald Duck as he encounters an Andean Condor in the mountains of South America. Through a series of comedic events, Donald and the condor become unlikely friends and face various challenges together.
Immersed in the world of uywa ch'uwa, a family gathers to perform the ancient ritual dedicated to the pakucha, the alpaca's soul. Set deep within the breathtaking southern Andes, Pakucha opens to us the Aymara family's celebration and hypnotically guides us through their worldview in Andean culture. The family, surrounded by animals and nature, draws us into their pathway through the universe, where the final destination is the genesis of a new life.
In 1980s Italy, young Marco sets off on a journey to Argentina to find his mother, who has been working to support their family. Along the way, he faces challenges and forms friendships as he travels through the Apennine Mountains and the Andes. This animated film is based on the TV series '3000 Leagues in Search of Mother' and explores themes of love, loss, and the bond between a parent and child.
Hungry Dogs is a powerful drama that takes place in a remote village in Peru during the 1930s. The story follows the lives of the villagers who are struggling to survive amidst a harsh drought and the threat of starvation. The indigenous community, comprising of Quechua Indians and native Americans, tries to make ends meet by herding sheep and farming, but the situation becomes dire as the drought worsens. The movie explores the themes of social realism, indigenous communities, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of extreme adversity.