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Araya

7.2(33)19591h 30m
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Where to watch Araya in Canada

Araya is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

About Araya

Araya is a 1959 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Margot Benacerraf , starring José Ignacio Cabrujas and Laurent Terzieff. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Araya in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

"Araya" is an old natural salt mine located in a peninsula in northeastern Venezuela which was still, by 1959, being exploited manually five hundred years after its discovery by the Spanish. In images, the life of the "salineros" and their archaic methods of work before their definite disappearance with the arrival of the industrial exploitation.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Araya in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Araya on Criterion Channel.

Is Araya on Netflix?+

Araya is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Araya?+

Araya has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Araya?+

Araya stars José Ignacio Cabrujas and Laurent Terzieff.

When did Araya come out?+

Araya is a 1959 movie directed by Margot Benacerraf .

What genre is Araya?+

Araya is Documentary film.

Who directed Araya?+

Araya was directed by Margot Benacerraf .

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