The Source (1959)
The Source (1959), directed by Jorge Ruiz.
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Synopsis
An alligator hunter falls in love with a teacher who has arrived from the west. Rurrenabaque, the town where the story takes place, is at a crossroads between collaborating in the installation of a drinking water system or continuing the tradition of "drinking water from the river." Ruiz uses a historical event to tell a love story (combining his skills as a documentary filmmaker).
- Jorge RuizDirector
Trivia
- It premiered on January 1, 1959, a Thursday.
- It runs 0h56 — short for a feature film.
- Its original title is "La vertiente".
- This film's quiz has 6 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- CountriesBolivia
- LanguagesSpanish
- StatusReleased
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Crew
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What is The Source about?
The Source: An alligator hunter falls in love with a teacher who has arrived from the west. Rurrenabaque, the town where the story takes place, is at a crossroads between collaborating in the installation of a drinking water system or continuing the tradition of "drinking water from the river." Ruiz uses a historical event to tel…
Who directed The Source?
The Source was directed by Jorge Ruiz in 1959.
How long is The Source?
The Source runs for 56 minutes, or 0h56.
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