Sorcery

Brujería

64th TIFF: Greek Premiere

In 1880, a fierce battle broke out on the island of Chiloé in Chile between the indigenous Huilliche tribe and German colonists, with the former having only ancient traditions and magic to contend with against the brutal imposition of power that was decimating them. When 13-year-old Rosa sees her servant father unjustly put to death by their white master, she will renounce her Christian upbringing and embrace her heritage, seeking vindication through the metaphysical practices of her tribe. The Chilean Christopher Murray delves into the shadowy colonial past of his homeland through an unusual coming-of-age story, which he unfolds profoundly, constantly playing with thriller elements and effectively harnessing the eerie beauty of the natural landscape captured in María Secco’s photography.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Christopher Murray

Script: Christopher Murray, Pablo Paredes

Cinematography: María Secco

Editing: Paloma López

Sound: Juan Carlos Maldonado

Music: Leonardo Heiblum

Actors: Valentina Véliz Caileo, Daniel Antivilo, Sebastian Hülk, Daniel Muñoz

Production: Fabula

Producers: Nicolás Celis, Viola Fügen, Rocío Jadue, Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Michael Weber

Co-production: The Match Factory, Pimienta Films

Costumes: Tatiana Pimentel

Production Design: Bernardita Baeza

Executive producer: Sergio Karmy

Make Up: Margarita Marchi

Format: DCP

Production Country: Chile, Mexico, Germany

Production Year: 2023

Duration: 101'

Contact: The Match Factory

Christopher Murray

Christopher’s first film Manuel de Ribera premiered at Rotterdam Film Festival. He co-directed the documentaries Propaganda and Dios (God), both of which premiered and were awarded at Visions du Réel. He is the director and scriptwriter of El Cristo Ciego (The Blind Christ) which premiered in the Official Competition of the Venice Film Festival.