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Synopsis : Rogelio is 8. His parents are never around, and he gets his best birthday gifts from his dentist. This summer he’s sent away to his nanny’s hometown, nestled in the jungle of Yucatán. Rogelio spends the excruciatingly hot days obsessing over “The Book of Spirits” which awakens in him visions and dreams of ghosts, but above all, of an old man who leaves a trace of death when passing by. Rogelio begins to spy on the 'Xibalba monster', and embarks on an adventure that will forever change his views on life and death.

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Festival History : Edinburgh International Film Festival 2024

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Director : Manuela Irene
Producer : Daniel Loustaunau, Damián Aguilar, Manuela Irene
Screenplay : Manuela Irene
DOP : Damián Aguilar
Editor : Liora Spilk, Manuela Irene, Federico Veiroj
Cast : Gibrán Alonzo, Leonel Pat Yeh, Manuel Irene, Rogelio Ojeda, Socorro Loeza, Teresa Sánchez

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