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Arica

Synopsis

In the mid-'80s, Swedish mining company Boliden exported hazardous waste to the town of Arica in northern Chile, turning a blind eye towards its mismanagement. This has devastating consequences for the health of the local community, heavily affecting young children as well as adults. Arica by Lars Edman and William Johansson Kalén plunges us into the lawsuit against the mining giant, as the underprivileged demand justice and petition the company to take responsibility for the case.

Official Selection IDFA 2020 - Frontlight - World premiere
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Details

Year
2020
Type of project
Features
Running time
97 min
Director
Lars Edman, William Johansson Kalén
Producer
Andreas Rocksen, William Johansson Kalén
Editor
Göran Gester, William Johansson Kalén
Screenwriter
Lars Edman, William Johansson Kalén
Director of Photography
William Johansson Kalén
Sound
Lars Edman
Composer
Per Henrik Mäenpää
Animation
Johan Lindström

Genre

Human Rights Climate / Environment Science

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

UK, Sweden, Belgium, Norway co-production

Radio Film Ltd (UK), Laika Film & Television AB (SE), Clin d’Oeil Films (BE), Relation04 Media AS (NO)

Radio Film Ltd

Andy Jones
11A Side
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3JE
skype: screenstation

Sales Company

Lightdox

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