Vaychiletik

In dreams, the gods reveal to José his musical vocation—and his responsibility to play in the sacred festivities of Zinacantán, a Tsotsil-Maya territory in the highlands of Chiapas. These ceremonies play a central part in the community, and the few people chosen for the role of traditional musician are appointed for life. For José, the temptation to quit is getting stronger …but he fears the gods will punish him if he resigns prematurely. (Morelia International Film Festival)