Dark Skull

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Dark Skull
Dark Skull.jpg
Film poster
Directed by Kiro Russo
Written byKiro Russo
Starring Narciso Choquecallata
Release date
  • 5 August 2016 (2016-08-05)(Locarno)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryBolivia
LanguageSpanish

Dark Skull (Spanish : Viejo calavera) is a 2016 Bolivian drama film directed by Kiro Russo. It was selected as the Bolivian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [1]

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Plot

Elder Mamani's immaturity and recklessness make him a liability as a Huanuni tin mine, where he's filled his recently deceased father's job. Elder spirals further out of control until his fellow workers petition to have him removed.

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References

  1. "Bolivia será representada por "Viejo Calavera" en los Óscar y los Goya". eldiario. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.