Altiplano

2009 1h 49m DE

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 12

Drama

Synopsis

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In the Andes, a Belgian doctor and his photojournalist wife become ensnared in a native tribe's struggle with a mining company.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jasmin Tabatabai
Grace
Magaly Solier
Saturnina
Olivier Gourmet
Max
Arturo Anacarino Zarate
Orlando
Malku Choquehuillca
Malku
Edgar Condori
Nilo / Omar
Behi Djanati Atai
Sami
Kian Khalili
Reza

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Brosens
Writers: Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
Languages: Quechua, French, Persian, English, Spanish
Countries: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Quechua, French, Persian, English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Brosens, shot by Francisco Gózon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michel Schöpping. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nico Leunen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Jasmin Tabatabai and Magaly Solier and Olivier Gourmet carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1318022 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peter Brosens directs. Francisco Gózon behind the camera. Michel Schöpping scores. Nico Leunen cuts. Produced in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands. Dialogue in Quechua, French, Persian, English, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 17 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 5 languages: Quechua, French, Persian, English, Spanish.
3International production across 3 countries: Belgium, Germany, Netherlands.
4Directed by Peter Brosens, shot by Francisco Gózon. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Michel Schöpping. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Nico Leunen shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Jasmin Tabatabai and Magaly Solier and Olivier Gourmet carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1318022 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.