Ixcanul
Synopsis
María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Taipei Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 4, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jayro Bustamante
- Screenplay & Story
- Jayro Bustamante
- Original Score
- Pascual Reyes
- Original Title
- Ixcanul
- Country of Origin
- France, Guatemala, Netherlands, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Tu Vas Voir, La Casa de Production, CNC, La Région Île-de-France, Hubert Bals Fund, Visions Sud Est
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jayro Bustamante
Jayro Bustamante
Pascual Reyes
Luis Armando Arteaga
César Díaz
Marina Peralta, Inés Nofuentes, Pilar Peredo, Jayro Bustamante, Edgard Tenembaum
Department Leadership Roster
Jayro Bustamante
Director
Jayro Bustamante
Screenplay
César Díaz
Editor
Marina Peralta
Producer
Pilar Peredo
Producer
Luis Armando Arteaga
Director of Photography
Jayro Bustamante
Producer
Edgard Tenembaum
Producer
Pascual Reyes
Original Music Composer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ixcanul
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What is Ixcanul about?
María, a 17-year-old Kaqchikel Maya, lives with her parents on a coffee plantation at the foot of an active volcano. She is set to be married to the farm's foreman. But María longs to discover the world on the other side of the mountain, a place she cannot even imagine. And so she seduces a coffee-harvester who wants to escape to the USA. When this man leaves her behind, María discovers her own world and culture anew.
Who directed Ixcanul?
Ixcanul was directed by Jayro Bustamante.
Who stars in Ixcanul?
The principal cast of Ixcanul includes María Mercedes Coroy, María Telón, Manuel Antún, Justo Lorenzo, Marvin Coroy.
When was Ixcanul released and how long is it?
Ixcanul was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Ixcanul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ixcanul was composed by Pascual Reyes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ixcanul?
Ixcanul holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).