The art of votive offerings is fading, and with it, its creators, the retableros. We will witness the work of some of these last artisans, masters of a craft deeply rooted in tradition, religious and social identity in Mexico; they will tell us about their lives, their work, and their future.
Director · Marco Octavio Bartolo RuízStatus · ReleasedProduction · UNAM, Escuela Nacional de Artes Cinematográficas (ENAC)
Altarpiece Artists
Movie
•2025
•14 min
Overview
The art of votive offerings is fading, and with it, its creators, the retableros. We will witness the work of some of these last artisans, masters of a craft deeply rooted in tradition, religious and social identity in Mexico; they will tell us about their lives, their work, and their future.