Land of the Mayas (1946)
This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: January 26, 1946
Cast
- James A. FitzPatrick - Narrator (voice)
- Ildefonso Rossback - Himself - Priest
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
guatemala, catholic priest, travelogue, maya
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land of the Mayas about?
- This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.
- Who stars in Land of the Mayas?
- Land of the Mayas stars James A. FitzPatrick, Ildefonso Rossback.
- How long is Land of the Mayas?
- Land of the Mayas has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Land of the Mayas?
- Land of the Mayas is a Documentary film.
- Where was Land of the Mayas produced?
- Land of the Mayas was produced in United States of America.