Mexican Ritual
Originally released in 2012. Mexican Ritual is a documentary film. directed by Eugenio Polgovsky. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A shaman’s mystical invocations, a protest of furious electricians on a hunger strike and a euphoric football crowd collide in the Zócalo of Mexico City, the country’s central square and ancient ceremonial heart of the Aztec empire. Mitote (Nahuatl for chaos or celebration) transforms the plaza into a wrestling ring, where national commemorations, postmodern rituals and the remains of pre-Hispanic culture clash to the beat of a country enraged.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2012
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Mexico
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Tecolote Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mexican Ritual about?
A shaman’s mystical invocations, a protest of furious electricians on a hunger strike and a euphoric football crowd collide in the Zócalo of Mexico City, the country’s central square and ancie...
Who directed Mexican Ritual?
Mexican Ritual was directed by Eugenio Polgovsky.
How long is Mexican Ritual?
Mexican Ritual has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Mexican Ritual released?
Mexican Ritual was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.