500 Years (2017)
Overview
From a historic genocide trial to the overthrow of a president, the sweeping story of mounting resistance played out in Guatemala’s recent history is told through the actions and perspectives of the majority indigenous Mayan population, who now stand poised to reimagine their society.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | es |
| Popularity | 0.324 |
Directed By
Pamela Yates
Crew
Paco de Onís
Melle van Essen
Pamela Yates
Peter Kinoy
René Soza
Raul Estuardo Socon Canel
Beatriz Gallardo Shaul
Roger C. Miller
Daniela Quiroz
Santiago Botón Simaj
Lourdes Gallardo Shaul
Javier Corletto, Jr.
Edgar Osorio
Daniel Rivera
Xeni Jardin
Alex Verlan
Michael Bierylo
Rafael David Gonzalez
Alejandro Hernández
Matilde Terraza Gallego
David Rene Dávila
Matilde Terraza Gallego
Sean Mattison
Marleny Nohemí Tzicap Tzunún
Brian Bracken
Eduardo Cáceres
Mischa Prince
Sara Curruchich Cúmez
Ken Sirulnick
Benny Mouthon
Rolanda García Hernández
Alex Verlan
Christian Celada
Miles O'Brien
Daniel Alvarado
Daniel Alvarado
David Rene Dávila
Mario Esteban Castaño
Marcos Curtidor
Syd Garon
Chris Kirk
Chris Kirk
Sara Curruchich Cúmez
Ken Sirulnick
Benny Mouthon
Syd Garon
Marleny Nohemí Tzicap Tzunún
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