Mexican Ritual (2012)
A shaman’s mystical invocations, a protest of furious electricians on a hunger strike and a euphoric football crowd collide in the Zócalo of Mexico City, the country’s central square and ancient ceremonial heart of the Aztec empire. Mitote (Nahuatl for chaos or celebration) transforms the plaza into a wrestling ring, where national commemorations, postmodern rituals and the remains of pre-Hispanic culture clash to the beat of a country enraged.
Director: Eugenio Polgovsky
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Screenplay
Cinematography: Eugenio Polgovsky
Editing: Eugenio Polgovsky
Production: Tecolote Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mexican Ritual about?
- A shaman’s mystical invocations, a protest of furious electricians on a hunger strike and a euphoric football crowd collide in the Zócalo of Mexico City, the country’s central square and ancient ceremonial heart of the Aztec empire. Mitote (Nahuatl for chaos or celebration) transforms the plaza into a wrestling ring, where national commemorations, postmodern rituals and the remains of pre-Hispanic culture clash to the beat of a country enraged.
- Who directed Mexican Ritual?
- Mexican Ritual was directed by Eugenio Polgovsky.
- How long is Mexican Ritual?
- Mexican Ritual has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Mexican Ritual?
- Mexican Ritual is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mexican Ritual produced?
- Mexican Ritual was produced in Mexico.