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201710 minPGdoc-short

Coyolxauhqui

201710 minPGdoc-short

Ten minutes depict the dismemberment of the Aztec moon goddess Coyolxauhqui, linking her story to the issue of femicide in rural Mexico.

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Los Ingrávidos

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Ten minutes depict the dismemberment of the Aztec moon goddess Coyolxauhqui, linking her story to the issue of femicide in rural Mexico.

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Los Ingrávidosdirector

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Coyolxauhqui depicts the dismemberment of the Aztec moon goddess by her brother Huitzilopochtli, the god of war and human sacrifice. Set against the backdrop of rural Mexico, the film connects this ancient myth to the ongoing issue of femicide in the country. With a runtime of 10 minutes, it is part of a trilogy that addresses cultural and political themes. The documentary presents a visual poem that reflects on traditional myths and their relevance today.

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