"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.
Top Cast
José Ignacio Cabrujas
Narrator (Spanish Version) (voice)
Laurent Terzieff
Narrator (French Version) (voice)
FAQ about Araya
What is Araya about?
"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their…
When was Araya released?
Araya was released in 1959.
What genres does Araya belong to?
Araya is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Araya?
The cast of Araya includes José Ignacio Cabrujas, Laurent Terzieff.