Over de rug van de Andes

Stef Biemans and his photographer visit six regions of South America meeting mostly indigenous people with ordinary occupations, covering basic themes of birth, life and death. He's a wonderful interviewer, who gains the trust of his subjects with his natural, low-key demeanor. Actually, the common man and woman are unassuming, accepting and open.

In one episode, Stef as the narrator says they asked him where he learned to speak Spanish. I couldn't tell that it wasn't his native language, but he speaks English with an slight accent, what kind I couldn't tell.

The landscapes and cityscapes were OK, interesting for a place I haven't seen much of, but the tight shots of his hosts were so natural, like a family get-together.

It seems like the native culture is as strong or stronger than the Church or Spanish influence.