An Aymara family gathers to perform the uywa ch'uwa ritual, invoking the spirit of the alpaca, Pakucha, in the southern Andes of Peru.
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An Aymara family gathers to perform the uywa ch'uwa ritual, invoking the spirit of the alpaca, Pakucha, in the southern Andes of Peru.
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In an Aymara community in the southern Andes of Peru, Tomás Medina and Concepción López gather their family for the ritual of uywa ch'uwa. This ancestral ceremony invokes Pakucha, the spirit of the alpaca. The family engages in traditional practices that reflect their Andean worldview. The documentary captures their connection to nature and the spiritual significance of the ritual as they celebrate the cycle of life. Pakucha premiered on October 22, 2021.
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Why Watch
- See the ritual of 'uya ch'uwa' in an Aymara community.
- Meet the spirit of the alpaca, Pakucha, through family traditions.
- Find out how Andean culture intertwines with daily life.
Did You Know
- Pakucha premiered on October 22, 2021, at the 5th West Lake International Documentary Festival.
- The film was screened at the 29th Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival on April 30, 2022.
- Pakucha has a runtime of 81 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Pakucha?
Pakucha was written, co-edited, and directed by Tito Catacora.
What is the duration of the film Pakucha?
Pakucha has a duration of 81 minutes.
When did Pakucha have its world premiere?
Pakucha had its world premiere on October 22, 2021.
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