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2015 | B/N | 09:02

Janitzio island holds many mysteries that only its inhabitants know. Based on the story “Los monjes” by Roberto Camilo Quiroz from the book Los cuentos en lengua P’orhè.


Country: México
Direction: Neyra Ornelas; Dorian Cristian, Campos Reyes; Clementina
Script: Neyra Ornelas; Dorian Cristian, Campos Reyes; Clementina
Production: Neyra Ornelas; Dorian Cristian, Campos Reyes; Clementina
Photography: Campos Reyes; Clementina
Sound: Neyra Ornelas; Dorian Cristian
Cast:Noguerón; Diego, Montero; Diego, Vargas; Víctor, Ventura; Isaías
Art direction: Campos Reyes; Clementina
Participation year at FICM: 2015

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