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Brad
The labor of love is what inspired me about this film. It made me cry--not just out of sadness, but also out of wonder and respect for his sheer perseverance and love.
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Jane
This is such a beautiful, gently told story of a man struggling to keep the ice merchant culture alive as the world around him changes. I wish the best for Baltazar and his family. Thank you for sharing this.
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Pam
Baltazar carries on the work taught to him by his father and although he and his siblings received no formal schooling, he sent his children to school. He hopes that one of his grandchildren may continue in his footsteps, but is aware of the dangers of this lifestyle. I wonder if someone could provide him with an alternative to using the donkeys for this strenuous work. They are probably vital for the higher uneven ground, but maybe a bicycle with a trailer could be used for the more level terrain. I would contribute. Any ideas?
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Prashant
This video inspired me to see the change is constant but doing what u do and believe best makes one more happy and contended , and once must not repent comparing to others and stick to belief
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Isbel
This video made me sad. Yes, it's an ancient tradition - but notice how thin the donkeys are? How heavy their loads are. I think it's best this isn't done anymore. Way too hard on the animals.
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Joan
What a great film of a culture that remains but is part of change. The man continues what his father taught him about Mother Earth's high mountains' gift of ice and persists doing this difficult work despite his age. I love the scenery.
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Sophie
Doing work that connects with The Mother ... it's not about pay.
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Linda
Dedication and discipline to do what seems right and good regardless of the hardship. The creativity of all of the steps of his "ice harvest" are humbling.
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Jonathon
Love. We need more of this.
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Joseph
This man, this film, brings me closer to what really matters. Thank you.
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Aria
Also, this is a beautifully made film :)
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Aria
This film reminds me of a saying in my language "He toka a tu moana" which literally translates as 'a rock that stands in the ocean". This is a metaphor for a person who holds steadfast to their beliefs. Although the tides of change are breaking at his feet, like a rock he remains unswayed, continuing the traditions of his ancestors. Local knowledge and practices such as his makes our world culturally richer, I hope he finds someone to pass these on to. Perhaps some clever marketing could make his business more relevant in this new world.
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Trish
Change is constant but sometimes the past held a simpler, cleaner more meaningful way - the past shapes our future - ice from a mountain however is greater than that from a freezer unit.
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Nancy
This film deeply touched my heart. I had never heard of "mining ice" -- it was all new to me. The work is so very hard for man and beast, the reward so small and the attitude all so very beautiful. Thank you.