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Xibalba Monster

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Rogelio wants to unravel the mystery of death. His parents send him off to Yucatán for vacation with his Mayan nanny. He meets Emilio, an old hermit called Xibalba Monster; it is said Emilio is sick but has made a deal with the Lords of the Mayan underworld to remain amongst the living.

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Erick Estrada Cinegarage Dec 5
The film aims to have spirit but fails to show it, fails to raise it - at least in the way it is structured. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jonathan Holland Screen International 08/28/2024
A fascinating fusion of light and darkness, rooted in a striking central performance by the young Rogelio Ojeda. Although it crams a little too much into its short running time, it represents a distinctive calling card for first-timer Irene. Go to Full Review Carmen Paddock The Skinny 08/26/2024
3/5
In its suggestion of mythological, ancient forces influencing one young boy’s growing understanding of life, Xibalba Monster is a striking work... Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Manuela Irene

Director

Rogelio Ojeda

Actor

Teresa Sánchez

Actor

Manuel Irene

Actor

Gibran Alonzo

Actor

Leonel Pat Yeh

Actor

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Synopsis Rogelio wants to unravel the mystery of death. His parents send him off to Yucatán for vacation with his Mayan nanny. He meets Emilio, an old hermit called Xibalba Monster; it is said Emilio is sick but has made a deal with the Lords of the Mayan underworld to remain amongst the living.
Director
Manuela Irene
Producer
Manuela Irene, Daniel Loustaunau, Damián Aguilar
Screenwriter
Manuela Irene
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 16m