Wara Wara (1930)

Wara Wara (1930)

A relic of the 1930s—a love story for the ages

Release Date: 1930, December 31
Directors: José María Velasco Maidana
Countries: Bolivia
Production: Urania Film
Cast: Eduardo Camacho, Arturo Borda, Juanita Tallansier, Martha de Velasco, Emmo Reyes

Overview:

Set in the 16th century, a peaceful Inca community is massacred by a group of conquistadors, and the survivors including Wara Wara flee into the mountains. Later, Wara Wara is assaulted by two Spanish soldiers, and rescued by a conquistador with a noble heart. The two fall in love, but are confronted with the mutual hatred between their peoples. Sentenced to death, they escape, and live happily ever after.