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Dante Cerano

"Cha'anantskua/Maturity Game" Cha'anantskua/Maturity Game
(1997, 13 min. Documentary) MEXICO
Director: Dante Cerano Bautista (Purépecha)
Produced by: Centro de Video Indigena-Michoacán; EXE Video
In P'urhepecha with English/Spanish subtitles

Cha'anantskaua is a traditional P'urhepecha ceremony where young people learn to do jobs that imply strong responsibility as a test of maturity. Over the years, the tradition has been losing much of its meaning and now is considered a game.

Image credits: Dante Cerano - Courtesy of EXE Video Indígena, Michoacán; Cha'anantskua/El Juego de la Madurez

Dante Cerano Bautista

Mapping Mexican Media: Indigenous and Community Video and Radio

Video México Indígena/Video Native Mexico

2000 Native American Film and Video Festival - US Premiere

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