Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes
“A documentary filmmaker heads into the mountains of Peru to test himself against the some of the hardiest people from one of the harshest environments in the Americas.”
Synopsis
Once a year around Christmas in the Peruvian Andes, the whole town gets together to dance, drink and beat the hell out of each other. In the Peruvian Andes, folks know how to celebrate the season right. What they do is, they put on a colorful ski-mask, dress up like Mad Max mountain bikers, tie a dead eagle to their heads, and get drunk and dance for about a week straight. Then, come Christmas morning, they all gather together in the middle of town and beat the baby bejesus out of each other. Now we're talking, right? This year we decided to forego the annual family snoozefest and head into the mountains of Peru to test our mettle against the some of the hardiest people from one of the harshest environments in the Americas.
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July 11, 2012
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- Original Title
- Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- VICE Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Morton
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Thomas Morton
Producer
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What is Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes about?
Once a year around Christmas in the Peruvian Andes, the whole town gets together to dance, drink and beat the hell out of each other. In the Peruvian Andes, folks know how to celebrate the season right. What they do is, they put on a colorful ski-mask, dress up like Mad Max mountain bikers, tie a dead eagle to their heads, and get drunk and dance for about a week straight. Then, come Christmas morning, they all gather together in the middle of town and beat the baby bejesus out of each other. Now we're talking, right? This year we decided to forego the annual family snoozefest and head into the mountains of Peru to test our mettle against the some of the hardiest people from one of the harshest environments in the Americas.
Who directed Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes?
Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes?
The principal cast of Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes includes Thomas Morton, Victor Laime Mantilla.
When was Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes released and how long is it?
Takanakuy: Fistfighting in the Andes was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 20m.