The Vampires of Poverty
1978, Spanish. Directed by Luis Ospina & Carlos Mayolo.
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Two filmmakers travel around impoverished sectors of the cities of Bogotá and Cali in search of the images of abjection needed to complete a documentary commissioned by German TV. Meanwhile, another camera captures these “vampire” filmmakers feeding off the misery of their marginal subjects.
- Runtime
- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- NR
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The Vampires of Poverty is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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- Released
- 1 January 1978
- Original title
- Agarrando pueblo
- Country
- Colombia
- Written by
- Carlos Mayolo, Luis Ospina
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The Vampires of Poverty: quick answers
Is The Vampires of Poverty worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 41 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Vampires of Poverty?
The Vampires of Poverty runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
Does The Vampires of Poverty have a post-credits scene?
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The Vampires of Poverty parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Vampires of Poverty is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Vampires of Poverty on?
The Vampires of Poverty is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Vampires of Poverty?
If you liked The Vampires of Poverty, try Homo Argentum, Aida, the Movie, How to Irritate People.
Who directed The Vampires of Poverty?
The Vampires of Poverty (1978) was directed by Luis Ospina and Carlos Mayolo and stars Luis Alfonso Londoño, Carlos Mayolo, Ramiro Arbeláez.