La isla está viva (2025)
A love letter to the mountains.
This short documentary captures the mountains of San José de Ocoa in the Dominican Republic, once home to the Taíno people. Rooted in the Taíno belief that the island is a living, feminine being, where life begins within her cave-womb and sacred waters. An immersive landscape charged with spiritual and cultural meaning.
Director: Ciara Castillo
Genre: Documentary, Fantasy
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: May 8, 2025
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ciara Castillo
Editing: Ciara Castillo
Country: Dominican Republic, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La isla está viva about?
- This short documentary captures the mountains of San José de Ocoa in the Dominican Republic, once home to the Taíno people. Rooted in the Taíno belief that the island is a living, feminine being, where life begins within her cave-womb and sacred waters. An immersive landscape charged with spiritual and cultural meaning.
- Who directed La isla está viva?
- La isla está viva was directed by Ciara Castillo.
- Who stars in La isla está viva?
- La isla está viva stars Mariangel Veras.
- How long is La isla está viva?
- La isla está viva has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is La isla está viva?
- La isla está viva is a Documentary, Fantasy film.
- Where was La isla está viva produced?
- La isla está viva was produced in Dominican Republic, United States of America.