December 31, 1972
Release Date

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The Brickmakers (1972)

Name: The Brickmakers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1972-12-31

42m

Running Time

December 31, 1972
Release Date

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Plot.

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.

Where to Watch.

Free

Currently The Brickmakers is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Kanopy

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Cast & Crew.

Marta Rodríguez

Director

Jorge Silva

Director

Media.

Details.

Release Date
December 31, 1972

Original Name
Chircales

Status
Released

Running Time
42m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2024-10-14

This Movie Is About.

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Wiki.

The Brickmakers, originally released under the title Chiracles, is a Colombian documentary film released in 1972. It was directed by Marta Rodriguez, who also wrote the script, and her husband, Jorge Silva, and filmed from 1966 to 1972. It tells the story of the Castañeda family who eke out a meager living making bricks on the outskirts of Bogotá.