Movie Description

Land of the Mayas

Land of the Mayas

(1946)

Overview

This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleLand of the Mayas

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1946-01-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 00h 10m

Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

  • Documentary