Metal and Melancholy
Mar 31, 1994 · 1h 20m
Director
Heddy HonigmannOverview
This documentary is an offbeat "road movie" in which acclaimed documentarian Heddy Honigmann travels with, and thereby discovers the stories of, taxi drivers in Lima. In the early 1990s, in response to Peru's inflationary economy and a government destabilized by corruption and Shining Path terrorism, many middle-class professionals used their own cars to moonlight as taxi drivers in order to weather the financial crisis.
Cast of Metal and Melancholy
Crew of Metal and Melancholy
About Metal and Melancholy
What is Metal and Melancholy about?
This documentary is an offbeat "road movie" in which acclaimed documentarian Heddy Honigmann travels with, and thereby discovers the stories of, taxi drivers in Lima. In the early 1990s, in response to Peru's inflationary economy and a government destabilized by corruption and Shining Path terrorism, many middle-class professionals used their own cars to moonlight as taxi drivers in order to…
When was Metal and Melancholy released?
Metal and Melancholy was released on March 31, 1994.
Where can I watch Metal and Melancholy?
Metal and Melancholy is streaming on OVID in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Metal and Melancholy?
Metal and Melancholy runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Who directed Metal and Melancholy?
Metal and Melancholy was directed by Heddy Honigmann.
Who is in the cast of Metal and Melancholy?
The cast of Metal and Melancholy includes Jorge Rodríguez Paz (Himself - Taxi driver).
Is Metal and Melancholy on Netflix?
No, Metal and Melancholy is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on OVID instead.