Pakucha
(Pakucha)
Tito Catacora | Documentary
2021 | 81 minutes | Peru
In a Peruvian Andean community, a family celebrates rituals evoking alpaca spirits. Immersed in Andean mysticism, they embrace new beginnings.
Synopsis
In an Aymara community in the Peruvian southern Andes, an alpaquera family gathers to celebrate the ancient ritual of “uywa ch'uwa,” a practice steeped in centuries of tradition. This ceremonial act, dedicated to the "Pakucha," the soul of the alpaca, offers profound insight into the spiritual and cultural fabric of Andean society.
Through this ritual, the family engages with the metaphysical dimensions of their worldview, immersing themselves in a sacred journey where mysticism, community, and the cycles of life intertwine. As we witness their immersion into the spiritual cosmos of the Andes, we are invited to explore deeper questions of indigenous cosmology, ecological relationships, and the preservation of ancestral knowledge.
This ethnographic exploration not only documents a fading tradition but also serves as a vital text for scholars of anthropology, indigenous studies, and cultural history, presenting a rich tapestry of Andean identity that transcends time.
Reviews
“‘Pakucha’ offers scene after scene of oodles of alpacas flocking hypnotically from one area to another, allowing plenty of time to take in the soothing visual pleasure of these fluffy beings.” – Mark Hanson, POV Magazine
“‘Pakucha’ is a documentary about the renewal of life. Cyclical is a key word in the Andean world. What we see is what families of alpaquero breeders have done over and over again: the act of celebrating how nature renews itself.” – Carlos Esquives, Cinencuentro
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Pragda subjects
Anthropology
Environment + Sustainability
Family
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Religion + Spirituality
South America
Keywords
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Festivals
Latino and Native American Film Festival - Excellence Award; Hot Docs Festival; Lima Film Festival; Arica Nativa Rural Film Festival; Contra el Silencio Todas las Voces - Best Film, Honorable Mention Indigenous Category; Trujillo Film Festival – Honorable Mention; Colortape Film Festival; ANTOFACINE - Best Documentary
DIRECTOR: Tito Catacora
NATIONALITY: Peru
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Aymara; Indigenous languages; Other languages
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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