Torita-encuetada (2023)

In the single-channel video performance Torita-encuetada (2023), Elyla engages in an anticolonial ceremony that evokes liberation from oppression through a fire-lit ritual inspired by the Nicaraguan cultural tradition of toro encuetado, where a bull-shaped frame filled with fireworks is carried through a festival during a ritualistic dance.

Director: Elyla
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date:
Country: Nicaragua
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torita-encuetada about?
In the single-channel video performance Torita-encuetada (2023), Elyla engages in an anticolonial ceremony that evokes liberation from oppression through a fire-lit ritual inspired by the Nicaraguan cultural tradition of toro encuetado, where a bull-shaped frame filled with fireworks is carried through a festival during a ritualistic dance.
Who directed Torita-encuetada?
Torita-encuetada was directed by Elyla.
How long is Torita-encuetada?
Torita-encuetada has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
Where was Torita-encuetada produced?
Torita-encuetada was produced in Nicaragua.