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Río de sapos
Playa del CarmenFilm & Cinema

Río de sapos

$70 MXN

Wed, Nov 18, 2026

8:00 PM

Parque La Ceiba

Juan Nuñch / México 2024 / 76 min Ensayo documental que sigue a la curandera Francisca Hernández , quien pertenece a una larga familia de parteras, hueseras y exorcistas, que dedican su vida a la sanación de extensas comunidades en Veracruz, particularmente, en una celebración ritual dedicada a la Muerte que ocurre cada año. La película explora el sincretismo mágico-religioso y la transculturación en las prácticas de fe ocultas, mediante una aproximación sensorial a la naturaleza y los ecos del misticismo que en ella residen. -------------- Juan Nuñch / Mexico 2024 / 76 min A documentary essay that follows the healer Francisca Hernández—who comes from a long line of midwives, traditional bone-setters, and exorcists—as she and her family dedicate their lives to healing vast communities in Veracruz, notably during an annual ritual celebration dedicated to Death. The film explores the magical-religious syncretism and transculturation inherent in esoteric faith practices, employing a sensory-driven approach to the natural world and the echoes of mysticism that reside within it.

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