Past screening

Cine Latino: Pakucha

Directed by: Tito Catacora
Runtime: 1h 20min Certificate: 12
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Directed by: Tito Catacora
Runtime: 1h 20min Certificate: 12
Country: Peru
Topics: Personal Stories, Sociopolitical
Last Screened: Wed 3rd May 2023

Immersed in the world of uywa ch’uwa, a Peruvian family gathers to perform the ancient ritual dedicated to the pakucha, the alpaca’s soul.

Set within the mesmerizing landscape of the southern Andes, this documentary follows the Aymara family’s celebration entering into a universe filled with mysticism.


More about Cine Latino:

Cine Latino is a year-round film festival that hosts Latin American film events across the UK. The programmes we curate shed light on current socio-political issues in Latin America, put women’s artistic work in focus and present creative and independent Latin American filmmakers and stories to a wider audience. We seek an intercultural dialogue between film lovers from all backgrounds, providing inclusive spaces for discussion.