Documentary ·History ·War · Guatemala · 1983 · 1h 23m

When the Mountains Tremble

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Director
Pamela YatesNewton Thomas Sigel
Cast
Rigoberta Menchú as Self
Crew
Newton Thomas Sigel — Director of Photography Peter Kinoy — Editor Rubén Blades — Original Music Composer Peter Kinoy — Producer
Tagline

The Astonishing Story of Rigoberta Menchù, Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

Synopsis

A documentary on the war between the Guatemalan military and the Mayan population, with first hand accounts by Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchú.

Mood & Themes
guerrilla warfarecentral intelligence agency (cia)central and south americaindigenousmassacrecentral americamilitary dictatorshipguatemalawoman directorguatemalan civil warmaya
Key Collaborators
Pamela Yates Director Newton Thomas Sigel Director Newton Thomas Sigel Director of Photography Peter Kinoy Editor Rubén Blades Original Music Composer Peter Kinoy Producer
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