General States
Estados generales
Synopsis
The journey of a seed that departs from the archives of the Botanical Garden in Madrid, and ends in El Guayabo, an Afro-Peruvian village in the south coast of Peru, where the seed was originally collected in a colonial expedition around 1800. Believed to be extinct, the seed has been described in the diaries of a colonial botanist to be related to curative uses by pre-Columbian cultures, as well as to induce altered states of consciousness. Three female characters will carry the seed in a three chapter structure. Suspended in time, the seed is the medium that activates dialogues between the pre-Columbian world, colonial ruins, the unfnished project of modernity and a post-capitalist future.
Release History & Theatrical Window
FIDMarseille
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mauricio Freyre
- Original Title
- Estados generales
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Tasio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mauricio Freyre
Department Leadership Roster
Mauricio Freyre
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for General States.
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Frequently Asked Questions About General States
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What is General States about?
The journey of a seed that departs from the archives of the Botanical Garden in Madrid, and ends in El Guayabo, an Afro-Peruvian village in the south coast of Peru, where the seed was originally collected in a colonial expedition around 1800. Believed to be extinct, the seed has been described in the diaries of a colonial botanist to be related to curative uses by pre-Columbian cultures, as well as to induce altered states of consciousness. Three female characters will carry the seed in a three chapter structure. Suspended in time, the seed is the medium that activates dialogues between the pre-Columbian world, colonial ruins, the unfnished project of modernity and a post-capitalist future.
Who directed General States?
General States was directed by Mauricio Freyre.
Who stars in General States?
The principal cast of General States includes Not specified.
When was General States released and how long is it?
General States was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.