The Devil's Dream (1992)

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The folkloric Dance of the 24 Devils sheds new light on the reality of Guatemala. The Devils reveal a strong antagonism, both contemporary and mythological: they've declared war on humanity and have set out "to capture all souls", while Death heralds the end of mankind! Combining lyricism, realism and irony, The Devil's Dream explores the soul of this paradoxical country. We discover not only the beauty of the landscape, the people and their creative imagination, but also the wretched conditions of life, the spectre of violence, and a pervasive sense of the absurd. Guatemala is a society split between native and non-native, rich and poor, civil and military. Native people pick cotton for two dollars a day, their children work for half that amount. Those who dare to protest risk their lives. In this documentary, the people tell the story in their own words.

Director: Mary Ellen Davis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Editing: Denise Beaudoin, Fernand Bélanger
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Devil's Dream about?
The folkloric Dance of the 24 Devils sheds new light on the reality of Guatemala. The Devils reveal a strong antagonism, both contemporary and mythological: they've declared war on humanity and have set out "to capture all souls", while Death heralds the end of mankind! Combining lyricism, realism and irony, The Devil's Dream explores the soul of this paradoxical country. We discover not only the beauty of the landscape, the people and their creative imagination, but also the wretched conditions of life, the spectre of violence, and a pervasive sense of the absurd. Guatemala is a society split between native and non-native, rich and poor, civil and military. Native people pick cotton for two dollars a day, their children work for half that amount. Those who dare to protest risk their lives. In this documentary, the people tell the story in their own words.
Who directed The Devil's Dream?
The Devil's Dream was directed by Mary Ellen Davis.
Who stars in The Devil's Dream?
The Devil's Dream stars José María Ixcaya.
How long is The Devil's Dream?
The Devil's Dream has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is The Devil's Dream?
The Devil's Dream is a Documentary film.