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2009 | Color | 1h 11min

A group of huicholes wants a film made about their religious and social customs, as they feel it is vital to pass on their culture to new generations to prevent it from being lost over time. The huicholes are pilgrims, deer hunters, and they eat peyote. Today, they face many challenges in their effort to continue their beliefs and lifestyle.


Country: México
Direction: Álvarez; José
Production: Romandía; Jaime, Célis; Nicolás, Fitzsimons; Hugh, Romandía; Fernanda
Photography: González-Rubio; Pedro, Romandía; Fernanda
Sound: Díaz; Sergio
Music: Delgado; Martin, Bautista; José, González; Jesús
Cast:Carrillo López; Antonio, Villa Jiménez; Marcela, Bautista; Ricardo, de La Cruz; Nicolasa, Villa Jiménez; Yolanda, Carrillo Bautista; Angélica, Bautista; Efrén, Mile (Miere);, González de la Cruz; Jesús, Carrillo; Rosita, Bautista; Mónico, Bautista Villa; Karina, Villa Jiménez; Pedro, Tutu “La flor”;, Bautista Villa; Juan, Carrillo Bautista; Andrés, Bautista Villa; José, Carrillo Bautista; Antonio, Comunidad del pueblo de San José;
Participation year at FICM: 2009

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