Kawa Ijen

Synopsis

“Seeking young man, good health, good physical condition, sure-footed, not clumsy, for post of miner: remuneration 15 times that of an agricultural worker, 15 days off per month, possibility of accommodation on site, free transport.. Duration of contract… uncertain.” If it were to be published one day that would be the job description for the miners of Kawa Ljen; The name, which means « green crater » in Javanese, is inspired by the pretty woodlands which clothe its flanks. But once inside, right in the mouth of the volcano, is an open sulphur mine which is a living hell.