Altarpiece Artists

The art of votive offerings is fading, and with it, its creators, the retableros. We will witness the work of some of these last artisans, masters of a craft deeply rooted in tradition, religious and social identity in Mexico; they will tell us about their lives, their work, and their future.

Cast

Rogelio Peña Pérez

Emmanuel Espintla

Christopher Rodríguez

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