2rd(2017)
Opening Film (1) | International Competition (29) |
Alpinism (7) | Climbing (12) |
Adventure & Exploration (22) | Nature & People (22) |
ULJU VISION (7) | Ulju Summit 2017 (4) |
We Make UMFF (21) | Closing (2) |
Juan Carlos NUNEZ
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.
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.