Tambiг©n La Lluvia May 2026

También la lluvia ( Even the Rain ), directed by Icíar Bollaín and written by Paul Laverty, is a powerful, meta-dramatic exploration of exploitation that masterfully bridges the gap between historical colonialism and modern-day corporate greed.

While they attempt to depict the 16th-century indigenous resistance to Spanish gold-seekers, they are swept up in the real-world 2000 Cochabamba Water War . This conflict erupted when a multinational consortium privatized the local water supply, making it illegal for citizens to even collect rainwater—hence the title. TambiГ©n la lluvia

The narrative seamlessly weaves between Columbus's arrival and the modern riot, suggesting that while the "commodity" has changed from gold to water, the power dynamics remain the same. También la lluvia ( Even the Rain ),

The filmmakers choose Bolivia for its "cheap labor," mirroring the very exploitation they are condemning in their film. is a powerful