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Historical documentary

When the Mountains Tremble (1983): Cast

When the Mountains Tremble (1983) movie poster

When the Mountains Tremble is a 1983 historical documentary directed by Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel, starring Rigoberta Menchú. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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When the Mountains Tremble (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Genres
Documentary , History , War
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When the Mountains Tremble About?

The premise of When the Mountains Tremble without spoilers.

A powerful documentary that chronicles the brutal civil war between the Guatemalan military and the Maya peoples, centering on the firsthand testimony of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú. Through her personal recollections and archival footage, the film reveals the human cost of the conflict and her relentless fight for indigenous rights and justice.

When the Mountains Tremble Themes & Keywords

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  • liberation theology
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Cast & crew

When the Mountains Tremble Cast

Rigoberta Menchú stars in When the Mountains Tremble. Directed by Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel.

From the directors

More from Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel

More films directed by Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel, best-rated first: State of Fear, Presumed Guilty: Tales of the Public Defenders, 500 Years and Real Life.

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When the Mountains Tremble FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of When the Mountains Tremble, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When the Mountains Tremble?

When the Mountains Tremble runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was When the Mountains Tremble released?

When the Mountains Tremble was released on September 30, 1983.

Who directed When the Mountains Tremble?

When the Mountains Tremble was directed by Pamela Yates and Newton Thomas Sigel.

More films by Pamela Yates

Who is in the cast of When the Mountains Tremble?

When the Mountains Tremble stars Rigoberta Menchú.

Does When the Mountains Tremble have a post-credit scene?

No. When the Mountains Tremble has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is When the Mountains Tremble in?

The original language of When the Mountains Tremble is Spanish.

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