Traces

Documentary

Don Porfirio, better known as "the Lord of the beasts", was a homeless man from the city of Toluca, Mexico who, after his disappearance without explanation in 2014, generated certain artistic expressions that recover his image as inspiration. The way he inhabited the city, his way of expressing himself, his peculiar drawings, writings and poems are what inspired these new expressions to become a myth.

Director: José Gómez
Runtime: 23 min
Production: Liminal Films
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

toluca, don porfirio

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Traces about?
Don Porfirio, better known as "the Lord of the beasts", was a homeless man from the city of Toluca, Mexico who, after his disappearance without explanation in 2014, generated certain artistic expressions that recover his image as inspiration. The way he inhabited the city, his way of expressing himself, his peculiar drawings, writings and poems are what inspired these new expressions to become a myth.
Who directed Traces?
Traces was directed by José Gómez.
How long is Traces?
Traces has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
Where was Traces produced?
Traces was produced in Mexico.