Semana Santa en Merida 8/4-2007 (2)

Este documental de 15 minutos se emitirà en 3 capìtulos. La primicia le damos al nuevo portal de Ecocultura.tv y Consultronic S.A .posteriormen Este documental de 15 minutos se emitirà en 3 capìtulos. La primicia le damos al nuevo portal de Ecocultura.tv y Consultronic S.A .posteriormente los levantaremos a livevideo.com. La grabaciòn original en soporte SVHS ntsc la realizamos en 1993, con el apoyo de amigos como Marcial Barni y Marithe Gaona. more >> <<less

Semana Santa in Seville documents the Spanish city's annual celebration of Holy Week--a tradition that dates back more than five centuries. Lifel Semana Santa in Seville documents the Spanish city's annual celebration of Holy Week--a tradition that dates back more than five centuries. Lifelike images of Christ and the Virgin, and scenes of the Passion, are carried in procession through the city, escorted by long files of hooded penitents. Throngs of onlookers from all over the world gather to view the spectacle. The program covers the history and art of the Semana Santa processions. Interviews with the participants and the people surrounding this fascinating ritual a priest, a penitent, a gypsy, a young girl donning her mantilla, a man who helps carry the heavy platforms, a sculptor, a saeta singer, and more, are juxtaposed with stunning images of baroque processions. more >> <<less