Mayami nuestro (1981)

Mayami Nuestro goes beyond the slogan "tá barato, dame dos" (“it’s cheap, give me two”) to force a rethinking of Venezuela’s relationship with oil and national identity. Produced at the height of the oil boom, this 34-minute documentary examines Venezuelan lifestyles in the 1970s and early 1980s, questioning the consumerist fantasies fueled by petro-wealth. Through interviews with merchants, bankers, U.S. academics, and the testimonies of Venezuelans themselves, the film maps the era’s version of the “American Dream” as lived—and projected—abroad. Winner of national and international awards and directed by Carlos Oteyza, Mayami nuestro offers a sharp, historically grounded critique and an open invitation for new generations to reflect on the legacy of oil and its cultural consequences.

Released Jan. 1, 1981 34 min None+

Genres: Documentary

Keywords: tmdb.venezuelan-history, tmdb.oil-boom, tmdb.miami, mdblist.three-actors

Production Companies: Bolivar Films, Cinesa

Country: Venezuela
Production Country: Venezuela
Languages: Spanish