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Movie poster: Araya (1959)
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1959 · 90 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.

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Year 1959
Country France, Venezuela
Genre Documentary
Director Margot Benacerraf
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (31 votes)

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Araya is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1959. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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