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  • Life in the Andes (1952)
  • Short | 8 min | Documentary, Short
Life in the Andes (1952)
Short | 8 min | Documentary, Short
The Andes Mountains travel the western side of South America. Unlike many other mountain ranges of their altitude, the Andes do support human life on their high altitude slopes. Modern life is slowly making its way to the high altitude ...See moreThe Andes Mountains travel the western side of South America. Unlike many other mountain ranges of their altitude, the Andes do support human life on their high altitude slopes. Modern life is slowly making its way to the high altitude Andes, but the natives for the most part continue with the traditional ways of their ancestors, growing limited crops such as beans and potatoes - where the crop originated - raising sheep and pigs, and living in crude huts. The llama is the most useful of their work animals. The most conspicuous aspect of the native dress is their derby hats, the origins which are unknown. Further down the slopes, agriculture and ranching is more productive and is carried out by descendants of the Spanish settlers. There is a famous lake district in the Chilean part of the Andes, where resort hotels are located. The appropriately named Chile is derived from an Indian word for snow. As such, winter sports, especially skiing, are popular in the area. Osorno may be considered the most beautiful mountain in the range for its near perfect cone shape, reminiscent of the more famous Mount Fuji. Written by Huggo See less
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Joseph Nussbaum
Cinematographer
Keith Covey
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Updated Feb 23, 1952
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Feb 23, 1952 (United States)

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