Dance of the Souls

2026 | Color | 72:09

On the Day of the Dead in the Etla Valley, Oaxaca, a soul returns to visit its loved ones and wander the places it once cherished, taking us on a vibrant sensory journey that honors how community and tradition help us to cope with loss.

Country: México, Canadá
Direction: Llaven; Ramón
Script: Llaven; Ramón
Production: Navarrete; Eduardo, Serpa Francoeur; Marc, Llaven; Ramón
Photography: Herrera; Francisco
Sound: Gómez Guevara; Francisco
Music: Lepró; Mayra
Participation year at FICM: 2026

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