FILM
La nación clandestina (The Clandestine Nation)
Jorge Sanjinés
Bolivia, 1988
DVD (16mm). 128min. Color19:30h
Casa América17:45h
Audiorio CCCBProduction: Beatriz Palacios, TVE, Channel Four Films, Grupo Ukamau
Photography: César Pérez
Editor: Jorge Sanjinés
Screenplay: Jorge Sanjinés
Music: Sergio Prudencio
Actors: Julio Baltazar, Percy Brun, Zulema Bustamante, Juan Carlos Calcina, Víctor Condiri, Orlando Huanca, Delfina Mamani, Tatiana MancillaSinopsis:
Native American Sebastián Mamani returns to his home village to dance until he dies, even though the Aymara community from which he was expelled years ago has condemned him to exile upon pain of death. During his time in the city, he had to face living alone, separated from his social group. Once he realises that his individual existence only makes sense when he lives with others, he tries to justify and reintegrate himself, even if this means dying for it. His past life and his expiatory decision express the idea that only those people and communities who recognise their deep-rooted identity are able to exist coherently and be themselves.
Winner of the Golden Shell at the 37th San Sebastián International Film Festival, 1989.
