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2020 | Color | 17:10

Yollotl connects the past and the present through a love story inspired by Mesoamerican mythology and testimonials from children who live in the Mayan rainforest. A story in Nahuatl and a ritual song accompanies the journey through the interior of ancient trees to the universe.


Country: Francia
Direction: Colin Roque; Fernando
Script: Colin Roque; Fernando
Production: Baileul; Luc-Jêrome
Photography: Colin Roque; Fernando
Sound: Verhaeghe; Nicolas
Music: Colin Roque; Fernando
Cast:Díaz; Corazón, Guzmán; Edwin, Guzmán; Mariana
Participation year at FICM: 2021

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