Pakucha

Pakucha (2021)

Immersed in the world of uywa ch'uwa, a family gathers to perform the ancient ritual dedicated to the pakucha, the alpaca's soul. Set deep within the breathtaking southern Andes, Pakucha opens to us the Aymara family's celebration and hypnotically guides us through their worldview in Andean culture. The family, surrounded by animals and nature, draws us into their pathway through the universe, where the final destination is the genesis of a new life.

Date of release
2021-03-03
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary
Director
Tito Catacora

Interesting facts

  • Awards: 1 · Nominations: 0. Including: APRECI Award for Best Documentary

Pakucha is a 2021 Peruvian documentary film written, co-edited and directed by Tito Catacora in his directorial debut. It follows an aymara family who gathers to celebrate the ritual of "uya ch'uwa", an ancestral custom where they evoke a ritual act to the spirit of the alpaca, Pakucha.

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