Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua
Synopsis
The Purépecha community has played Uárhukua for 3,500 years. The game symbolises the fight between the old sun – the night – and the young sun – the day. The burning ball represents humanity. The gods play to win that humanity. The game is an oracle: if the kind gods win, those of the daylight, there will be rain or good weather and a good corn harvest. If the malicious gods win, those of the darkness, there will be droughts, storms and a bad harvest.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Release Date
- 14/04/2024
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 7m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
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What is Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua about?
The Purépecha community has played Uárhukua for 3,500 years. The game symbolises the fight between the old sun – the night – and the young sun – the day. The burning ball represents humanity. The gods play to win that humanity. The game is an oracle: if the kind gods win, those of the daylight, there will be rain or good weather and a good corn harvest. If the malicious gods win, those of the darkness, there will be droughts, storms and a bad harvest.
Who directed Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua?
Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #44: Uárhukua was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 7m.