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2005 | Color | 18 min

The Purépecha indigenous community of Tacuro is ruled by both a civil and religious power. Don Bulmaro gives his viewpoint as both witness and participant.


Country: México
Direction: Máximo Cortés; Raúl
Script: Máximo Cortés; Raúl
Production: Máximo Cortés; Raúl
Photography: Máximo Cortés; Raúl
Music: Banda de Tacuro;
Art direction: Máximo Cortés; Raúl
Participation year at FICM: 2005

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