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201961 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Company

201961 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

During the festival of the dead in a Bolivian mountain village, voices of the departed create a connection between the past and present.

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During the festival of the dead in a Bolivian mountain village, voices of the departed create a connection between the past and present.

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Miguel Hilaridirector

Miguel Hilariwriter

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In a small mountain village in Bolivia, the festival of the dead transforms daily life. Residents engage with the spirits of their ancestors, blurring the lines between dreams and reality. Nature's forces and the will of the gods shape their existence. During this festival, voices from the past resonate, creating connections that span generations. The 61-minute documentary captures the unique cultural practices that define this community's relationship with time and memory.

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