Country: Bolivia

Discover the best movies, series, and documentaries made in Bolivia. Enjoy the top titles of all time, handpicked for you.


7.5

28 votes

The Great Movement

2021 · Movie · 85 min. · Bolivia

Direction Kiro Russo

Cast Julio Cesar Ticoa · Max Bautista Uchasara · Francisa Arce de Aro · Israel Hurtado

Synopsis The Great Movement (2021) presents a vivid portrait of urban life from above, intertwining the story of a worker's illness with a surreal journey through a cityscape. The narrative delves into the protagonist's descent into a nightmarish reality, ultimately leading...

6.9

70 votes

6.9

70 votes

Utama

2022 · Movie · 87 min. · Bolivia

Direction Alejandro Loayza Grisi

Cast Luisa Quispe · José Calcina · Santos Choque

Synopsis Utama (2022) unfolds in the rugged Bolivian highlands, where a seasoned Quechua couple has maintained a consistent daily routine for many years. As an unusually prolonged drought grips the region, Virginio and his wife Sisa are confronted with a challenging...

6.9

511 votes

6.9

511 votes

6.8

85 votes

Abuela grillo (S)

2009 · Movie · 13 min. · Bolivia

Direction Denis Chapon

Synopsis Abuela grillo (S) (2009) tells the tale of a unique grandmother who possesses an extraordinary ability: she can produce water through her enchanting melodies. Her gift, however, attracts the wrong kind of attention. When a group of nefarious individuals witness...

6.8

445 votes

6.8

445 votes

6.7

68 votes

6.7

52 votes

Cholitas

2019 · Documentary · 80 min. · Bolivia

Direction Pablo Iraburu · Jaime Murciego

Synopsis Cholitas (2019) follows the extraordinary journey of six Bolivian indigenous women as they embark on an unprecedented expedition to conquer Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas. This documentary captures the challenges and triumphs of these resilient women as...

6.6

259 votes

6.6

259 votes

Revolución (S)

1963 · Documentary · 9 min. · Bolivia

Direction Jorge Sanjinés · Óscar Soria

Synopsis Revolución (S) (1963) marks the debut of Bolivian filmmaker Jorge Sanjinés' first independent short film, crafted from segments of footage captured during the production of state lottery propaganda documentaries. This innovative work was meticulously edited using the theoretical principles of...

6.5

110 votes

6.5

110 votes

Southern District

2009 · Movie · 109 min. · Bolivia

Direction Juan Carlos Valdivia

Cast Ninón del Castillo · Pascual Loayza · Nicolás Fernández · Juan Pablo Koria

Synopsis Southern District (2009) delves into the narrative of a prestigious family's concluding days, set against the backdrop of a nation experiencing significant social transformations. The story unfolds as the family grapples with the shifting landscape of their society, revealing the...

6.5

240 votes

6.5

240 votes

Cocalero

2007 · Documentary · 86 min. · Bolivia

Direction Alejandro Landes

Cast Evo Morales · Alex Contreras · Javier Escalas · Adriana Gil

Synopsis Cocalero (2007) delves into the compelling narrative of Bolivian farmers uniting to challenge their government's initiatives, backed by the U.S., to eradicate coca crops. The film chronicles the rise of Evo Morales, who emerged as the voice and leader of...

6.4

267 votes

6.4

267 votes

Direction Paolo Agazzi

Cast Darío Grandinetti · Gustavo Angarita · Elías Serrano · Guillermo Granda

Synopsis The Day Silence Died (El día que murió el silencio) (1998) follows the story of Abelardo Rios Clarios, a charismatic businessman who ventures into the tranquil village of Villaserena. He sets up a network of speakers across the town and...

6.4

158 votes

6.4

158 votes

Direction Thomas Kronthaler

Cast Júlia Hernández Fortunato · Friedrich Mücke · Carla Ortiz · Agar Delos

Synopsis Write Me - Postcards to Copacabana (2009) follows the journey of a young man named Alois, who is propelled by an insatiable curiosity and a longing to explore new horizons. Leaving behind his familiar surroundings in Bavaria, Alois embarks on...

6.4

22 votes

6.4

22 votes

6.3

108 votes