Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales
El ritual del nahual
Synopsis
A federal agent is investigating a complex case: a series of chilling infanticides in which the victims’ teeth have been extracted; meanwhile, in a nearby village, two healers find a wounded man in the woods and offer him refuge.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Matienzo Serment
- Screenplay & Story
- Gerardo Oñate, Roberto Chávez
- Original Score
- Juan Carlos Enriquez
- Original Title
- El ritual del nahual
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Ki Visual, AltaTensión
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Matienzo Serment
Gerardo Oñate, Roberto Chávez
Juan Carlos Enriquez
Roberto Chávez
Lionel Cornistein
Milko Luis Coronel, Santiago Rangel
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Matienzo Serment
Director
Milko Luis Coronel
Producer
Santiago Rangel
Producer
Gerardo Oñate
Writer
Roberto Chávez
Writer
Roberto Chávez
Director of Photography
Lionel Cornistein
Editor
Mario Castro
Production Design
Juan Carlos Enriquez
Original Music Composer
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What is Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales about?
A federal agent is investigating a complex case: a series of chilling infanticides in which the victims’ teeth have been extracted; meanwhile, in a nearby village, two healers find a wounded man in the woods and offer him refuge.
Who directed Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales?
Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales was directed by Carlos Matienzo Serment.
Who stars in Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales?
The principal cast of Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales includes Gerardo Oñate, Alejandra Herrera, Gerardo Trejoluna, Caraly Sánchez, Sergio Gava.
When was Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales released and how long is it?
Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tekenchu: The Rite of the Nahuales was composed by Juan Carlos Enriquez.