So Close So Far

About This Movie

So Close So Far is one of those documentaries that feels both intimate and expansive. Set against the backdrop of Bolivia's Island of the Sun, it captures the indigenous community in a transformative period after the agrarian reform and the 1952 revolution. The original footage, shot by Alberto Perrin in the 50s, has this raw, unfiltered quality that really lets you feel the pulse of the time. Fast forward to 2010, and his daughter Carmen brings these films back to the community, creating a bridge between past and present. The atmosphere is reflective, almost haunting, as it explores themes of memory and identity. The pace has this almost languid quality, allowing moments to breathe. It’s a unique exploration of heritage that doesn’t shy away from complexity.

Unique exploration of Bolivian historyIntimate community engagementRaw archival footage enhances authenticity