Yoko Osha Trilogy (2021)
This triptych film installation dives into the world of Santeria, or Regla de Osha, an Afro Cuban religion forcibly brought from West Africa through the transatlantic slave trade and adapted to survival under the guise of syncreticism. Its initiation rites and rules are interweaved with the artist's personal experiences, performance and poetry. This multi-layered work interrogates the forms and functions of the sacred, exposing our universal quest for meaning and the importance of creating narratives that helps us to endure and find significance in our daily afflictions.
Director: Lazara Rosell Albear
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: March 25, 2021
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yoko Osha Trilogy about?
- This triptych film installation dives into the world of Santeria, or Regla de Osha, an Afro Cuban religion forcibly brought from West Africa through the transatlantic slave trade and adapted to survival under the guise of syncreticism. Its initiation rites and rules are interweaved with the artist's personal experiences, performance and poetry. This multi-layered work interrogates the forms and functions of the sacred, exposing our universal quest for meaning and the importance of creating narratives that helps us to endure and find significance in our daily afflictions.
- Who directed Yoko Osha Trilogy?
- Yoko Osha Trilogy was directed by Lazara Rosell Albear.
- How long is Yoko Osha Trilogy?
- Yoko Osha Trilogy has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).