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2014 | Color | 11:35

A visual journey through the archaeological site of Xochicalco, guided by a narrative in Náhuatl about Mesoamerican mythology dealing with the beginning of time.


Country: México
Direction: Ortega García; Alicia
Script: Arechavala Olivo de Alba; Mauricio, Ortega García; Alicia
Production: Chávez; Daniel, Arechavala Olivo de Alba; Mauricio, Ortega García; Alicia, Ortega García; Rafael, Méndez; Fernando
Photography: Arechavala Olivo de Alba; Mauricio
Sound: Muñoz Velasco; David
Participation year at FICM: 2014

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