The Pierced Heart & the Machete
Synopsis
The Pierced Heart & The Machete is a vivid, unflinching exploration of two annual Vodou pilgrimages in Haiti. The first is for Èzili Danto, goddess of love, art and passion; worshipers from all over the world descend on the southwestern town of Ville-Bonheur to bathe in the sacred waterfall where Dantò resides. The second pilgrimage is for Dantòs' husband Ogoun, god of war, iron and healing. It takes place at the end of July in the northern town of Plaine du Nord, where practitioners bathe in a mud pool and make flamboyant sacrifices. This beautifully shot film offers disorienting yet illuminating glimpses of the contradictory and complementary aspects of these two lwa, the electrifying rites that honor them, and the intense music that accompanies these ecstatic and bloody ceremonies.
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivia Wyatt
- Original Title
- The Pierced Heart & the Machete
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Haiti
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Sublime Frequencies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivia Wyatt
Olivia Wyatt
Olivia Wyatt
Department Leadership Roster
Olivia Wyatt
Producer
Olivia Wyatt
Director
Olivia Wyatt
Editor
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What is The Pierced Heart & the Machete about?
The Pierced Heart & The Machete is a vivid, unflinching exploration of two annual Vodou pilgrimages in Haiti. The first is for Èzili Danto, goddess of love, art and passion; worshipers from all over the world descend on the southwestern town of Ville-Bonheur to bathe in the sacred waterfall where Dantò resides. The second pilgrimage is for Dantòs' husband Ogoun, god of war, iron and healing. It takes place at the end of July in the northern town of Plaine du Nord, where practitioners bathe in a mud pool and make flamboyant sacrifices. This beautifully shot film offers disorienting yet illuminating glimpses of the contradictory and complementary aspects of these two lwa, the electrifying rites that honor them, and the intense music that accompanies these ecstatic and bloody ceremonies.
Who directed The Pierced Heart & the Machete?
The Pierced Heart & the Machete was directed by Olivia Wyatt.
Who stars in The Pierced Heart & the Machete?
The principal cast of The Pierced Heart & the Machete includes Not specified.
When was The Pierced Heart & the Machete released and how long is it?
The Pierced Heart & the Machete was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.