Quetzal

- short film-

synopsis

Set in the jungles of Central America in the early 1950’s, Quetzal is a story about Ezhno, a thirteen-year old boy from the Tawi tribe, and his transition into manhood.

As part of a tradition that every boy must go through when they reach a certain age, a reluctant Ezhno is sent into the wilderness for three nights, equipped only with a bow and arrow with the task of finding the tribe’s spirit animal, the Quetzal.

After an unfortunate case of mistaken identity however, Ezhno is forced to face his fears and learns a valuable lesson about manhood in the process.

cast & crew

Director 

Irene Marco 

Writer

Charlie Bambridge & James Bambridge

Jose Ignacio Lopez & Laura Musat

Executive Producer

Irene Marco & Pablo Arredondo

Producer

JP Caldeano

DoP

Editor

Scott Clements

Matthew James Kelly

Score

Cast

Ricardo Diaz Mendoza

Antonio Monroi

James Graeme

Gabo Anguiano

Fabian Merlo

Sara Anguiano

Dario Celestinos

Gabriela Montiel

Barbara Estrada Real