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Q'eros: Hombres de Altura

Q'eros: Hombres de Altura

Genres

Documentary

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They have the power of the Apus! They live at more than 16,000 fasml since centuries! But their culture is in danger by the mining.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Quechua

Runtime

13 mins

Rating

7/10

Release Date

16 May 2010

Country

Peru

Cast

Vacilicio Mamani

Vacilicio Mamani

Himself

Climaco Mamani

Climaco Mamani

Himself

Fabian Champi

Fabian Champi

Himself

Wenceslao Quispe

Wenceslao Quispe

Himself

Elizabeth Mamani

Elizabeth Mamani

Herself

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