description Even the Rain Overview
Even the Rain depicts events unfolding in Bolivia during 2008. The film was an internationally co-produced drama shot primarily in the Chapare jungle and Cochabamba, utilizing a large cast including over 4,000 extras. Production involved locations across Bolivia and teams from Spain, Mexico, and France.
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info Even the Rain Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 2010 |
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What historical event is happening in Even the Rain?
The film is set against Cochabamba's Water War, which erupted in Bolivia in 2000 after the local water system was privatized. Demonstrations surrounding water prices collide with a European crew's production about Christopher Columbus.
Why is Daniel important to both stories in Even the Rain?
Daniel, played by Juan Carlos Aduviri, is cast as the Indigenous rebel Hatuey in the film within the film. He is also a leader in the contemporary protests, forcing producer Costa to choose between his schedule and Daniel's safety.
What movie is the crew trying to make inside Even the Rain?
Director Sebastián is making a revisionist drama about Columbus, Bartolomé de las Casas, Antonio de Montesinos, and the exploitation of Indigenous people. The production's own treatment of Bolivian workers exposes the irony in its anti-colonial message.
Who directed Even the Rain and who wrote it?
Icíar Bollaín directed the film from a screenplay by Paul Laverty. Gael García Bernal plays Sebastián, while Luis Tosar plays the producer Costa.
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