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In 'Feathered Serpent', Guatemalan photographer Ricky López investigates the quetzal, a bird significant in Mexica and Maya cultures. The film traces the quetzal's revered status in ancient pantheons and its current precarious existence in the cloud forests of Mesoamerica and Central America. Through visuals and commentary, López emphasizes the cultural importance of the quetzal.
The documentary also addresses the environmental challenges the quetzal faces today. It serves as a tribute to this iconic bird and a call to action for its conservation, stressing the need to protect the fragile ecosystems that sustain it.
Why Watch
- •Meet the quetzal, a bird of mythological significance.
- •See stunning visuals of Mesoamerican cloud forests.
- •Find out about the quetzal's environmental threats.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Ricky López Bruni in 2019.
•The documentary has a duration of 94 minutes.
•The quetzal is revered in both Mexica and Maya cultures.
•The production involved countries Guatemala and Mexico.
Perfect For
Birdwatching enthusiastsMesoamerican cultureConservation advocates