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Released
2012 · FILM

Espantapajaros

Runtime
53 min
Language
ES
Documentary

Synopsis

In the rice fields of the Mexican state of Morelos, a daily battle unfolds between humans and birds over the harvest. The human scarecrow is a rare and distinctive profession in this region, where individuals use playful puns, war cries, and the crack of a whip to deter crows. Their efforts offer a glimpse into an archaic and surreal world, as they contend not only with birds but also with nature and the encroaching forces of modernization that threaten their way of life.

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Principal cast & crew: 8

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Edited by Paulina Del PasoShot by Daniel Valdes

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