La isla está viva
“A love letter to the mountains.”
Synopsis
This short documentary captures the mountains of San José de Ocoa in the Dominican Republic, once home to the Taíno people. Rooted in the Taíno belief that the island is a living, feminine being, where life begins within her cave-womb and sacred waters. An immersive landscape charged with spiritual and cultural meaning.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ciara Castillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ciara Castillo
- Original Title
- La isla está viva
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ciara Castillo
Ciara Castillo
Ciara Castillo
Ciara Castillo
Ciara Castillo, Mariangel Veras, Diego Duran, Wendy Soto
Department Leadership Roster
Ciara Castillo
Director
Ciara Castillo
Writer
Ciara Castillo
Producer
Mariangel Veras
Producer
Diego Duran
Producer
Ciara Castillo
Director of Photography
Ciara Castillo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About La isla está viva
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What is La isla está viva about?
This short documentary captures the mountains of San José de Ocoa in the Dominican Republic, once home to the Taíno people. Rooted in the Taíno belief that the island is a living, feminine being, where life begins within her cave-womb and sacred waters. An immersive landscape charged with spiritual and cultural meaning.
Who directed La isla está viva?
La isla está viva was directed by Ciara Castillo.
Who stars in La isla está viva?
The principal cast of La isla está viva includes Mariangel Veras.
When was La isla está viva released and how long is it?
La isla está viva was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 8m.