Echo of the Mountain (2015)

Echo of the Mountain (2015) poster

Echo of the Mountain takes a look at the life and work of Santos de la Torre, a great Huichol artist who, like his people, lives in oblivion. Despite having made a great mural for the metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, Santos lives isolated and ignored in his country. This documentary follows his pilgrimage to Wirikuta, where he asks gods for permission to make a new mural; his journey across 385 miles of the Peyote Route, and Santos's creative process during the making of a new mural which aims to illustrate the history, mythology and religious traditions of the Huichol people.

Director: Nicolás Echevarría
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Sebastián Hofmann, Nicolás Echevarría
Editing: Omar Guzmán
Production: Cuadro Negro, Ithaca, Piano
Country: United States of America, Mexico
Language: Español, Français
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Nicolás Echevarría
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Echo of the Mountain about?
Echo of the Mountain takes a look at the life and work of Santos de la Torre, a great Huichol artist who, like his people, lives in oblivion. Despite having made a great mural for the metro station Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre, Santos lives isolated and ignored in his country. This documentary follows his pilgrimage to Wirikuta, where he asks gods for permission to make a new mural; his journey across 385 miles of the Peyote Route, and Santos's creative process during the making of a new mural which aims to illustrate the history, mythology and religious traditions of the Huichol people.
Who directed Echo of the Mountain?
Echo of the Mountain was directed by Nicolás Echevarría.
Who stars in Echo of the Mountain?
Echo of the Mountain stars Santos de la Torre.
How long is Echo of the Mountain?
Echo of the Mountain has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Echo of the Mountain?
Echo of the Mountain is a Documentary film.
Where was Echo of the Mountain produced?
Echo of the Mountain was produced in United States of America, Mexico.