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Child of the Andes

1988 27 min
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This documentary presents the people of Andahuaylillas, Peru, a small village located high in the Andes. Ten-year-old Sébastiana recounts their history and legends and explains the local customs, which have persisted for over three centuries. Child of the Andes is a look at a simpler way of life still undisturbed by modern society's technology and materialism.

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This documentary presents the people of Andahuaylillas, Peru, a small village located high in the Andes. Ten-year-old Sébastiana recounts their history and legends and explains the local customs, which have persisted for over three centuries. Child of the Andes is a look at a simpler way of life still undisturbed by modern society's technology and materialism.
Developing Countries Social Issues All subjects
Classics Kids' Movies All channels
  • director
    Marilú Mallet
  • producer
    Jacques Vallée
  • script
    Marilú Mallet
    Claire Boyer
  • cinematography
    Jean-Pierre Lachapelle
  • sound
    Yves Gendron
  • editing
    Claire Boyer
  • sound editing
    Serge Viau
  • re-recording
    Hans Peter Strobl

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