Olivia Carrion
2021Virikuta
Scott Robinson, Olivia Carrion
Virikuta is an astonishing documentary where we will have the opportunity to accompany a group of Huichol Indians in their annual pilgrimage to Virukuta hunting ritual peyote cactus that ingestion causes hallucinogenic effects. Before our eyes see a millennial pilgrimage, will accompany men, women and children in a community in its journey. The Huichol are a traditional people, who have a mature relationship with the natural elements that lead to ecstasy. This is a touching ritual, one of the live testimony deeper meaning in indigenous Mexican tradition
Virikuta
Xantolo, fiesta de la muerte
Olivia Carrion, Epigmenio Ibarra
This film portrays the dead day festival in Alahualtitla, Chicontepec Township in the state of Veracruz, and highlights the dependence of small communities of the town merchants and lenders, who allow the financing of these traditional festivals.
Xantolo, fiesta de la muerte
