Bolivia has become the latest South American country to announce its official Oscar submission selecting The Great Movement / El gran movimiento, the second feature film by director Kiro Russo, which won the Special Orizzonti Jury Prize at the last edition of the Venice Film Festival.
Set in contemporary Bolivia, the film follows Elder, who with his miner companions arrive in La Paz after walking for a week to demand for the reinstatement of their job. Yet, Elder starts to feel sick. With the help of the elderly Mamá Pancha, Elder and his friends find work in the market. But Elder’s condition worsens, he’s choking and struggling for breath. Mamá Pancha sends him to Max—a witch doctor, hermit and clown—who may be able to bring the young man back to life.
The Great Movement recently had its U.S. premiere at the New York Film Festival, and it also played at the San Sebastian Film Festival. This marks the 13th time that Bolivia has submitted a candidate to the Academy Awards, with no nominations yet.
