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  • The Night of San Juan (1971)
  • 90 min | Drama, History
The Night of San Juan (1971)
90 min | Drama, History
Bolivia, 1967. A near-documentary depiction of the government-ordered massacre of striking tin mine workers and their families by the army near the town of Llallagua. Beginning with similar atrocities in 1942, the narrator details their ...See moreBolivia, 1967. A near-documentary depiction of the government-ordered massacre of striking tin mine workers and their families by the army near the town of Llallagua. Beginning with similar atrocities in 1942, the narrator details their terrible social conditions, further repression, murders, and their eventual justified shift toward radical actions. The story culminates in the tragic year of 1967, with the largest massacre of unarmed workers and their families in Bolivia's history. The film also features survivors who lived through these events. Written by Hayduke See less
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Director
Jorge Sanjinés
Writer
Óscar Soria
Composer
Nilo Soruco
Cinematographer
Antonio Eguino
Editor
Juan Carlos Macías
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Updated Jun 26, 1971
Release date
Jan 1979 (United Kingdom)
Awards
1 win

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