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Dancing with Voladores
Dancing with Voladores
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DANCING WITH VOLADORES

Danzando con Voladores

Directed by Rubén González Lugo
Mexico, 2014
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

A unique documentary about the ceremonial dance called ‘danza de los voladores’ or ‘dance of the flyers’ from indigenous communities of Central Mexico. The depths of mysticism and the value of ancient ritual are explored through their magical culture.

Synopsis

A unique documentary about the ceremonial dance called ‘danza de los voladores’ or ‘dance of the flyers’ from indigenous communities of Central Mexico. The depths of mysticism and the value of ancient ritual are explored through their magical culture.

Our take

Winner of a special mention for the dissemination of cultural diversity at the Pantalla Festival in Mexico City, Dancing With Voladores is a deeply immersive work revealing a pre-Hispanic ritualistic practice. Prepare for a cultural plunge into a striking yet vertiginous dance.