The Brickmakers

This film documents the life of a family of brick makers in the outskirts of Bogotá, using the personal experience of the Castañeda family to expose the exploitation of manual laborers. Marta Rodríguez and Jorge Silva worked on this documentary from 1966 to 1972, establishing a relationship with the family which allows the viewer an intimate look at their hardships.

Release Date

December 31, 1972

Status

Released

Original Title

Chircales

Runtime

42min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish

Production Companies

Fundación Cine Documental