Quema Judas A Mexican Folk Tradition /
Once a common sight at Easter in Mexico, displays of los judas - or large devil figures made of paper - have, like so many other folk customs across Latin America, become increasingly rare. In an attempt to save the ritual from extinction, the city of San Luis Potosi sponsors a yearly competition pr...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Hecho a Mano Productions. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | Spanish English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2011], c2007.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (46 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
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| Summary: |
Once a common sight at Easter in Mexico, displays of los judas - or large devil figures made of paper - have, like so many other folk customs across Latin America, become increasingly rare. In an attempt to save the ritual from extinction, the city of San Luis Potosi sponsors a yearly competition prompting the creation of a small army of the paper grotesques. This program follows three folk artists as they guide their judas from birth to a fate ordained by centuries of tradition - a cathartic inferno symbolizing the destruction of evil. As with much folk art, the artists come from diverse walks of life and their interpretations of los judas take on many forms, ranging from the simple to the fantastic. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 17, 2011. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Folk Art Traditions in Mexico (3:04) -- Preservation of Folk Art (3:33) -- Judas Bone Yard (1:58) -- How to Build a Judas (1:26) -- Symbolism of Judas (2:49) -- Family of Artisans (1:10) -- How to Put Skin on the Bones (1:46) -- Final Phase of Creation (1:43) -- Tradition Lives On (2:08) -- Importance of Tradition (1:23) -- Judas Competition (3:00) -- Devils with Names (2:49) -- Museum Competition Winners (1:38) -- Devils Wired with Fireworks (2:32) -- Good Friday (1:50) -- Holy Saturday (5:20) -- Execution of Devils (3:45) -- New Hope from Burning Devils (1:48) -- Credits: Quema Judas: A Mexican Folk Tradition-in Spanish with English Subtitles (1:36) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Once a common sight at Easter in Mexico, displays of los judas - or large devil figures made of paper - have, like so many other folk customs across Latin America, become increasingly rare. In an attempt to save the ritual from extinction, the city of San Luis Potosi sponsors a yearly competition prompting the creation of a small army of the paper grotesques. This program follows three folk artists as they guide their judas from birth to a fate ordained by centuries of tradition - a cathartic inferno symbolizing the destruction of evil. As with much folk art, the artists come from diverse walks of life and their interpretations of los judas take on many forms, ranging from the simple to the fantastic. 6 and up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. In Spanish with English subtitles. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (46 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
6 and up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |