Ixcanul (2015)
María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.
Director: Jayro Bustamante
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: January 20, 2015
Cast
- María Mercedes Coroy - María
- María Telón - Juana
- Manuel Antún - Manuel
- Justo Lorenzo - Ignacio
- Marvin Coroy - El Pepe
- Fernando Martínez - Policia
Screenplay
- Jayro Bustamante (Screenplay)
Music: Pascual Reyes
Cinematography: Luis Armando Arteaga
Editing: César Díaz
Production: Tu Vas Voir, La Casa de Production, CNC, La Région Île-de-France, Hubert Bals Fund, Visions Sud Est
Country: France, Guatemala, Netherlands, Switzerland
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ixcanul about?
- María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.
- Who directed Ixcanul?
- Ixcanul was directed by Jayro Bustamante.
- Who stars in Ixcanul?
- Ixcanul stars María Mercedes Coroy, María Telón, Manuel Antún, Justo Lorenzo, Marvin Coroy, Fernando Martínez.
- How long is Ixcanul?
- Ixcanul has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Ixcanul?
- Ixcanul is a Drama film.
- Where was Ixcanul produced?
- Ixcanul was produced in France, Guatemala, Netherlands, Switzerland.