Matachindé
(Matachindé)
Víctor Palacios | Documentary
2014 | 61 minutes | Colombia
In the Afro-descendant village of Juntas de Yurumanguí, Holy Week is celebrated far from clerical control and with religious autonomy.
Synopsis
Eight hours from the bustling urban center of Buenaventura lies the remote village of Juntas de Yurumanguí, an Afro-descendant community that has maintained autonomy over its religious practices for generations. Each year, the community celebrates Holy Week, an event that transcends the boundaries of conventional clerical authority. Here, the blend of Catholicism and indigenous spiritual elements creates a unique form of worship, reflecting the rich syncretic traditions passed down through centuries of resistance.
This documentary not only captures the profound spiritual significance of these ceremonies but also serves as a window into the community’s struggle for sovereignty in the face of historical and social pressures. Scholars of religious studies, African diaspora studies, and post-colonialism will find this work an invaluable resource in understanding how marginalized communities navigate the complexities of faith, autonomy, and identity in a post-colonial world.
Reviews
"'Matachindé'... portrays the tradition with which a small community in the Colombian Pacific region resists the westernization of their African traditions." — El País Colombia
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Main credits
Palacios, Víctor (filmmaker)
Other credits
Cinematography and editing, Víctor Palacios.
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Pragda subjects
Afro-Latin Studies
Anthropology
Culture + Identity
Latin American Studies
Race + Ethnicity
Religion + Spirituality
Sociology
South America
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Festivals
Festival de Cine y Video de la Comuna 13 La Otra Historia – Best Documentary; FICCI Cartagena International Film Festival - Catalina Award for Best Community TV Production; The Ojo al Sancocho International Festival for Alternative and Community Film and Video - Domestic Documentary Honorable Mention; Indigenous Peoples Film Festival - Special Award Moises Huentalaf Franja Afro-descendant peoples; Afro Ananse Film Festival – Best Community Documentary
DIRECTOR: Víctor Palacios
NATIONALITY: Colombia
YEAR: 2014
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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