El botón de nácar The pearl button

DVD 2016

Documentary that masterfully explores the significance of water in Chile's vast history and culture, examining the indigenous tribes of the western Patagonian waterways and the tragic journey of Jemmy Button, who in 1830 was bought by the English navy for the price of a mother of pearl button.

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Button, Jemmy, -1864

Water Chile History

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Description:

1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
digital optical surround Dolby digital 5.1
NTSC
video file DVD video region 1
polychrome

Target Audience Note:

MPAA: Not rated

Other Title:

Pearl button [DVD]

Notes:

Originally released as a motion picture in 2015
Special features: Booklet essay by Eric Hynes; trailer; Encounters: filed during the making of The Pearl Button
Director, Patricio Guzman
Na
DVD, region 1, NTSC, widescreen; 5.1 surround
Spanish dialogue with optional English subtitles

Control Number:

1620452

UPC:

738329202460

Other Authors:

Atacama Productions, production company
France 3 cinéma (Firm), production company
Guzmán, Patricio, 1941- film director, screenwriter
Kino Lorber, Inc., publisher
Mediapro, production company
Na, actor
Sachse, Renate, film producer
Valdivia Film, production company

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