The Navel
Xquipi
Synopsis
Coral and her pregnant sister Luz live in an old house with no running water. In their patio, while the bricklayers are building a cistern, they accidentally find a pre-Hispanic burial and an archaeologist intervenes. At night, as Luz goes into labor, the men will make another unexpected discovery.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Pablo Villalobos
- Screenplay & Story
- Juan Pablo Villalobos
- Original Title
- Xquipi
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Andrea Film, Laterna Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Juan Pablo Villalobos, Valentin Merz
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Director
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Screenplay
Juan Pablo Villalobos
Producer
Valentin Merz
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Navel
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Navel about?
Coral and her pregnant sister Luz live in an old house with no running water. In their patio, while the bricklayers are building a cistern, they accidentally find a pre-Hispanic burial and an archaeologist intervenes. At night, as Luz goes into labor, the men will make another unexpected discovery.
Who directed The Navel?
The Navel was directed by Juan Pablo Villalobos.
Who stars in The Navel?
The principal cast of The Navel includes Julia de La Rosa, Azucena Gómez Desales, Hugo Enrique Ramírez Espinoza, Julio Bustillo.
When was The Navel released and how long is it?
The Navel was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 29m.