THE ENCHANTMENT OF consciousness
'The Enchantment of Consciousness' recounts the meeting between Leonardo, the film director, and Arcelia, the blue woman; who calls herself the "demon god." Through rituals and the consumption of entheogenic plants, she shows Leonardo the vision of her spirituality, revealing things that will force him to make a decision that will mark the future of his own life.
Director: Leonardo García Castilla Producers: Barbara Merlos Cortés & Leonardo García Castilla Executive Production: Barbara Merlos Cortés, Yuli Rodríguez & Leonardo García Castilla Production companies: Malandra Films & La Furia Cine Documentary / 90min / Mexico - 2023 / Spanish / Color
Mexican Film Institute (IMCINE) Postproduction - Grantee 2022. World Premiere at DocsMX 2023 - Official Selection
RAKÁ
A documentary film by Teresa Camou Gerrero.
THE ROAD OF THE HOLY KIDS
EL CAMINO DE LOS NIÑOS SANTOS
‘After the sudden death of her father, Aldonza decides to undertake a journey to the Mazatec Mountains in Mexico in search of a shaman. Besides healing powers, the Shaman was known for communicating with the dead. By discovering the world of Mazatec witchcraft, Aldonza finds a new way to reconcile the loss of her father’
Director: Aldonza Contreras & Oscar Xolo Lugo Producer: Bárbara Merlos Cortés Cinematographer: Oscar Xolo Lugo Production companies: Malandra Films & Homínido IN POSTPRODUCTION - Mexico. 2026. / Color / 80 min.
EPILEPSIA
Paula is a woman who recently discovered she has epilepsy. Immersed in a hostile social environment, she wanders through the streets of the city in search of hope.
Director: Salvador Tinajero Ponce Producer: Bárbara Merlos Cortés Shortfilm / 12min - Ficción - Mexico. 2012 Morelia Film Festival Awarded 2012.
