Country: Belgium
Plot: A former war photographer and her physician husband are caught up in a riot in an Andean village.
Quick comment: Two women, one Peruvian and other Belgian, will cross paths. The former,
is fighting a sickness that starts spreading across her village due to mercury
spill in a mine exploration. The latter, is a photographer trying to recover
from a traumatic situation. “Altiplano” delivers artsy images within a
well-intentioned story but its approach isn't always totally satisfying. Despite of some narrative issues and the evident eagerness to be
art-house, it still worth for its exceptional landscapes and mystic creeds.
Relevant awards: Golden Kinnaree (Bangkok).