23 Aug Morisma

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Morisma documents in colorful detail the traditional and religious celebrations of Moors against Christians in the Mexican states of Zacatecas and Jalisco. The documentary focuses, on the life of Hilario Espinosa, a representative of the Moors in both states, and through him we learn of the Moors traditions and plights, little known to the outside world. Also includes two short documentaries; Bracho and Burrito de Agua-Miel, depicting traditional harvesting of cactus used for food and to create honey-water, as well as showing the donkey travels to remote areas to harvest the wild castus in accordance with old traditions.