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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 DateJanuary 1, 1986
StatusReleased
Original TitlePiowachuwe: La vieja que arde
Runtime1h 5min
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LanguageSpanish
Original LanguageSpanish
Production CountriesMexico
Production CompaniesInstituto Mexicano de Cinematografía