Skip to main content
2018 | Color | 19:48

In a tsotsil community from south Mexico, where all the sounds come to life, the musical tradition of a family of musicians is transmitted from one generation to another: from the grandfather, who lives his last melodies; the son, who assumes the position of traditional musician; and the grandson who has the pleasure to continue with the musical memory of his family.


Country: México
Direction: Gómez Pérez; Humberto
Script: Gómez Pérez; Humberto
Production: Contreras; Daniela
Photography: Hernández Martínez; Gabriela de Jesús, Méndez Rodríguez; Juan Antonio
Sound: Sánchez Gómez; Mireya Berenice
Music: Montejo Hernández; Román, Montejo Hernández; Juan, Montejo Gómez; Agustín
Participation year at FICM: 2019

Director Movies

Ch'ul be, Sacred Path

Ch'ul be, senda sagrada

“Ch'ul be" delves into the Tsotsil sacred path, exploring ancient collective commitments that sustain the cycle of life in community. In San Andres Larrainzar, everyone is responsible for the collective well-being, but few are chosen to follow the path of serving the gods. ''Ch'ul be'' is the path of Martha and Diego, and of Roma?n and his son Tino. It is a journey from the everyday to the divine, to ensure that the cycle is not broken.

See More

Related News

Ganadores 22FICM
The 22nd FICM Awarded the Best of its Official Selection and Impulso Morelia 10
JONÁS, QUE CUMPLIRÁ LOS 25 AÑOS EN EL AÑO 2000
Alfonso Cuarón Presents a Film that Shaped Him at the 22nd FICM: JONÁS WHO WILL BE 25 IN THE YEAR 2000
goodbye Horses
The Vindication of a Great Artist: Interview with Eva Aridjis Fuentes, Director of ADIÓS CABALLOS: THE MANY LIVES OF Q LAZZARUS (2024)
Alfonso Algara, Tlatoani Carrera
The Documentary LAS AMAZONAS DE YAXUNAH Premieres at the 22nd FICM