Jayro Bustamante’s powerful postcolonial supernatural fable unearths the repressed horrors of the Guatemalan conflict through the story of a young Mayan maid who joins the household of a genocidal general
To begin to understand Sara Curruchich and her music, you have to understand a little about Guatemala, a land of soaring volcanoes, breathtaking landscapes, and indigenous Mayan communities that have been struggling to protect their culture and identity... Read Article
Ixcanul is set on a coffee plantation in Guatemala, located on the side of an active volcano which gives the film its name. Jayro Bustamante’s debut film has impressed audiences and critics internationally, becoming one of the most... Read Article
