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Copal Dreams

Copal Dreams

2019•12m
Documentary

The communities of San Martin Tilcajete and San Antonio Arrazola in Oaxaca, Mexico are best known for being the main source of the "Alebrijes" (wood carving) in the state; a relatively new but powerful tradition in mexican folklore. In both communities, there is a family that claims they're father started this tradition in all the state of Oaxaca.

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UNAM, Centro Universitario de Estudios Cinematográficos (CUEC)

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ES

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Nayelli Cruz

Isaías Jiménez

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