Piowachuwe: La vieja que arde

This documentary tells the mythical story of the Chichonal hill, known by the natives as Piowachuwe (Burning Old Lady). It shows scenes of the celebration of the carnival in two villages which disappeared completely with the eruption of the volcano. It also brings together eloquent scenes of the eruptions and dramatic testimonies of those affected by the disaster.

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Status

Released

Original Title

Piowachuwe: La vieja que arde

Runtime

1h 5min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Spanish