The Tiger's Fight
El tigre y la flor
Synopsis
After a year of drought, Nicolas prepares for "The Tiger's Fight", a prehispanic ritual where the village men fight to imitate thunder and foster the rain, hope of a good harvest. Inspired by one of the last surviving blood rituals in Mexico, "The Tiger's Fight" tells the story of Nicolas, a young man who wants to preserve the ritual, even when his love defies the traditions of his people.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denisse Quintero
- Screenplay & Story
- Denisse Quintero
- Original Title
- El tigre y la flor
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denisse Quintero
Denisse Quintero
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Denisse Quintero
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What is The Tiger's Fight about?
After a year of drought, Nicolas prepares for "The Tiger's Fight", a prehispanic ritual where the village men fight to imitate thunder and foster the rain, hope of a good harvest. Inspired by one of the last surviving blood rituals in Mexico, "The Tiger's Fight" tells the story of Nicolas, a young man who wants to preserve the ritual, even when his love defies the traditions of his people.
Who directed The Tiger's Fight?
The Tiger's Fight was directed by Denisse Quintero.
Who stars in The Tiger's Fight?
The principal cast of The Tiger's Fight includes Hoze Meléndez, José Pescina.
When was The Tiger's Fight released and how long is it?
The Tiger's Fight was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 17m.