Carnaval: La Fiesta entre la Carne y el Espíritu

2024 • Directed by

Gabriel Tejada

Documentary

The history, tradition and evolution of Cajamarca's most emblematic carnival.

Before Cuaresma there is Carnaval, the time when everyone can do whatever they want. This documentary narrated by a generation of carnival-goers together with archival footage from 50 years ago, portrays the party full of music, food, drink and color that today unites an entire people; people who then, repent for their sins.