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For about 50 years, 'mecheros de la muerte' have been burning natural gas in the Ecuadorian Amazon as a consequence of oil extraction. The substances emitted by the burning are highly toxic and, besides contributing to the environmental devastation of these areas, are one of the main causes of the increase in cancer cases.

The film shows how this system has transformed the relationship between local communities and the jungle and aims to give a voice to the resistance movements that have arisen in opposition to the extraction activities.

  • Marcello Giampaoletti
    Director
  • Marcello Giampaoletti
    Writer
  • Marcello Giampaoletti
    Producer
  • Martina Savino
    Producer
  • Txarli Ascona
    Key Cast
  • Donald Moncayo
    Key Cast
  • Nicole Salazar
    Key Cast
  • Celso Moreta
    Key Cast
  • Fernanda Soliz
    Key Cast
  • Leonela Moncayo
    Key Cast
  • Samantha Yépez
    Key Cast
  • Irma Sahuanda
    Key Cast
  • Enrique Forero
    Key Cast
  • Natali Illapa
    Key Cast
  • José Fajardo
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Fronteras Vivas
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes 31 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    650 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Ecuador
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Full HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Marcello Giampaoletti

My name is Marcello Giampaoletti, I'm 27 years old, currently I live in Torino, Italy, where i work in the reception of unaccompanied foreign minors

Graduated in Anthropology and International Relations, I'm a photographer and videomaker as well. I mainly work on migration, social inequalities and environmental justice.

I've lived and worked as a reporter in several countries in Africa, Latin America and Europe. I prefer long term projects.

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