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The Orinoco Dam streaming

Original title: Barrage sur l'Orénoque
1996 Movie Spain, France Adventure 170 min
By: Juan Luis Buñuel With: Jean-François Garreaud, Georges Corraface, Catherine Jacob, Élisabeth Bourgine, Luna Sentz

After her husband's death, an engineer agrees to take over the construction of an important dam in Venezuela, no knowing that it will change her life forever.

Mood

Empowering
Inspiring
Romantic
Serious

Cast & Crew

Juan Luis Buñuel
Georges Desmouceaux
Margarita Cadenas
Patrick Meadeb
Catherine Jacob
Élisabeth Bourgine
Xavier Deluc
Anne-Marie Pisani
Georges Corraface
Jean-François Garreaud
Elizabeth Bourgine
Luna Sentz
Dominique Vallorie (Protagonist)
Juan Luis Buñuel (Director)

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Intimate
Naturalistic

Pace

Engaging
Moderate
Thoughtful

Style

Character-Driven
Dramatic
Emotional

Time-Period

1990S

Central Conflict

Love Overcoming Obstacles
Personal Loss
Professional Challenge

Characters

Husband (Deceased)
Woman Engineer

Ending

Hopeful
Personal Growth

Historical Context

1990S

Key Plot Points

Dam Project
Husband'S Death
Self-Assertion
Venezuelan Journey

Plot

Dam Construction
Love Story
Overcoming Obstacles
Personal Transformation
Romantic Journey
Self-Discovery
Venezuela Setting
Woman Engineer

Setting

Construction Site
Orinoco River
Venezuela

Shooting Location

Venezuela

Theme

Gender Empowerment
Love
Love Overcoming Adversity
Personal Growth
Personal Resilience
Resilience

Genre

Drama
Foreign Film
Romance

Audiences

Adults
Romance Enthusiasts
Women

Titles

Barrage sur l'Orénoque
The Orinoco Dam

Production Countries

Venezuela

Release Year

1996
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