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2rd(2017)



Juan Carlos NUNEZ

  • Mexico
  • 2016
  • Asian Premiere
  • 76min
  • color
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The aborigines Northwest of Mexico, the Tarahumara tribe, once were called ‛Raramuri¡¯, meaning running men. Running is a part of their life; and the overnight, long race against other villages is a long and valuable cultural heritage. When Tarahumara, in self-made sandals from waste tire, won prizes in several global ultra running races, they came into the spotlight. Yet, to them, running is not a means of acquiring wealth and honor, but of learning how to live in harmony with nature. That¡¯s why they do not get controlled by the ambition of the conglomerates or politicians, but live a life on dry and unproductive soils, growing corn and picking up wood. This documentary¡¯s depiction of people who lack in material things but live a confident and unconstrained life is touching.

Director

  • Juan Carlos NUNEZJuan Carlos NUNEZ

    Collaborated in different projects as a photographer, editor and created several experimental documentaries. Currently he is part of the collective the Independent Film Exhibition Oftalmica in Xalapa Veracruz. Swift Feet is his Opera Prima.

Credit

  • ProducerHenry L'ESPERANCE
  • Cast Juan Carlos NUNEZ
  • Cinematography Ignacio CHAVEZ, Henry L'ESPERANCE, Roberto MORALES, Juan Carlos NUNEZ
  • Editor Ignacio CHAVEZ, Arturo JARA
  • Music Carlos DIAZ
  • Sound Gabriel VILLEGAS, Alejandro HERNANDEZ