The Sons of the Jaguar
Cuilli & Macuilli, los hijos del Jaguar.
Synopsis
Chano is a kid from a remote indigenous community in the mountains of México, he has the responsibility to walk for hours to take to the Sunday street market the idols of the "Tecuanes" that are handcrafted by Cenobio, his grandfather. The old sick man Cenobio shared with Chano the legend and the ancestral tradition of the Tecuanes "Cuilli and Macuilli". Days later Chano sells the idols to a couple of tourists and by using the argument that the legend is interesting, the tourists suggest Chano to go to sell the idols to the city making him believe that he will improve his life conditions.\n\nChano convinces Cenobio to go to the city leaving behind his mother and brother. In the meantime the idols and their story are given, stolen and used by different owners to achieve their purposes, ambitions and needs.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Sanchez Del Villar
- Original Title
- Cuilli & Macuilli, los hijos del Jaguar.
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Sanchez Del Villar
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Arturo Sanchez Del Villar
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What is The Sons of the Jaguar about?
Chano is a kid from a remote indigenous community in the mountains of México, he has the responsibility to walk for hours to take to the Sunday street market the idols of the "Tecuanes" that are handcrafted by Cenobio, his grandfather. The old sick man Cenobio shared with Chano the legend and the ancestral tradition of the Tecuanes "Cuilli and Macuilli". Days later Chano sells the idols to a couple of tourists and by using the argument that the legend is interesting, the tourists suggest Chano to go to sell the idols to the city making him believe that he will improve his life conditions.\n\nChano convinces Cenobio to go to the city leaving behind his mother and brother. In the meantime the idols and their story are given, stolen and used by different owners to achieve their purposes, ambitions and needs.
Who directed The Sons of the Jaguar?
The Sons of the Jaguar was directed by Arturo Sanchez Del Villar.
Who stars in The Sons of the Jaguar?
The principal cast of The Sons of the Jaguar includes José Salof, José Pescina.
When was The Sons of the Jaguar released and how long is it?
The Sons of the Jaguar was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.