Glacial Balance (2013)
Water and its sources have historically been the key factor in the establishment of cities, of civilizations. 'Glacial Balance' is a contemplative documentary film showing the effects climate change is having on Andean glaciers and the lives of those who depend on them for survival. In the film, we travel along the spine of the Andes mountain range, from Colombia to Argentina, getting to know the lives of those who will be first affected by the dwindling glacier reserve, the 'canaries in the mine'; The locals' experiences and scientists working in a race against time.
Director: Ethan Steinman
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Gladys Acán as Herself |
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Carlos Arellano as Self |
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Marisa Acán as Herself |
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Luis Arias as Himself |
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Ruben Basantes as Himself |
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Alvaro Bermeo as Himself |
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Luciano Bernacci as Himself |
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Maria Caceres Ortiz as Herself |
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Mark Carey as Himself / Interviewee |
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Koky Castañeda as Himself |
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Jorge Luis Ceballos as Himself |
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Agustin Charco Lluay as Himself |
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Vilma Felipe Charco as Himself |
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Cecilia Condori Mollo as Herself |
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Nanci Condori Mollo as Herself |
| Directing | Ethan Steinman | Director |
| Writing | Ethan Steinman | Writer |
| Production | Ethan Steinman | Producer |
| Camera | Ryan Vachon | Additional Photography |
| Camera | Ethan Steinman | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Ricardo Quintero Londoño | Additional Photography |
| Visual Effects | David Esteban | Visual Effects |