Huichol Shamanism, Virarica
Virarica - The Healing People (C. Allione, 1991)
Filmed while don José Matsuwa was still alive, this extraordinary documentary provides the viewer with actual footage of Huichol shamanic practices and healing ceremonies, the Drum and Harvest Festival occurring in the Fall, and scenes from the sacred pilgrimage to Wirikuta and to other places of power. Accompanied by the powerful and mesmerizing beat of the tepu- the sacred drum, the sound track includes Don José leading his people in the ancient chants and praying to the Huichol Gods.
Don Jose Matsuwa, Shaman to the Huichol People, died November 6, 1990.
This video is dedicated to his memory.
Shortly before he died, he left Brant Secunda (an anthropologist who became his student and predecessor)this message:
"I salute you. Now you know how to heal, pray and make ceremonies. So I want you to go on. I leave you in my place. Tell your people to pray and to follow the Deer all the way to their Hearts."
Filmed in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico. Color, Approx. 40 minutes. Directed by Costanzo Allione.
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The Huichol (WE-chol) tribe of Mexico create stunning art with beads and yarn. In this documentary, you see how this unique art is created and learn about their ancient culture. Isabel Jordan explains the art and culture of this tribe. She spent over 25 years getting to know many Huichol families through visits to their remote mountain villages in central Pacific Mexico northwest of Puerto Vallarta and west of Guadalajara. Writer-Producer-Director Mara Alper at http://www.MaraAlper.com. Created with the support of Ithaca College, the Experimental TV Center, James B. Pendleton Funds. On view at Kampo Museum, Kyoto, Japan Nov. 2009 - Feb. 2010.
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