Fuego Sagrado (2023)

Fuego Sagrado (2023) poster

From the music of South Korean composer Jung Jae-il, Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante crafts a story of a native woman invoking the spirits of fertility in a Guatemalan forest with ritual fire. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.

Director: Jayro Bustamante
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 2 min
Release Date:
Music: Jung Jae-il
Country: Belgium, Guatemala, South Korea
Language: Español
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fuego Sagrado about?
From the music of South Korean composer Jung Jae-il, Guatemalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante crafts a story of a native woman invoking the spirits of fertility in a Guatemalan forest with ritual fire. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Who directed Fuego Sagrado?
Fuego Sagrado was directed by Jayro Bustamante.
How long is Fuego Sagrado?
Fuego Sagrado has a runtime of 2m (2 minutes).
What genre is Fuego Sagrado?
Fuego Sagrado is a Documentary film.
Where was Fuego Sagrado produced?
Fuego Sagrado was produced in Belgium, Guatemala, South Korea.