The 12th of December
Director Rodrigo Reyes
Countries Mexico
Duration 52 min
Synopsis
This documentary takes us inside the incredible world of faith and devotion. Every year, millions of people walk to Mexico City to celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe, in what is one of the largest pilgrimages in the entire world. Using a direct and honest style, this film follows a difficult journey of 140 kilometers in 3 days, trekking over volcanoes and vast urban areas. As the days pass, we begin to discover the true face of this huge effort. The result is a documentary that captures the essence of Catholicism in Latin America, an intimate portrait of how devotion and sacrifice are interwoven with the faith of millions of people.
This documentary takes us inside the incredible world of faith and devotion. Every year, millions of people walk to Mexico City to celebrate the Virgin of Guadalupe, in what is one of the largest pilgrimages in the entire world. Using a direct and honest style, this film follows a difficult journey of 140 kilometers in 3 days, trekking over volcanoes and vast urban areas. As the days pass, we begin to discover the true face of this huge effort. The result is a documentary that captures the essence of Catholicism in Latin America, an intimate portrait of how devotion and sacrifice are interwoven with the faith of millions of people.