Christopher Murray 's Brujeria - Sorcery is a historical drama tinged with fantasy, inspired by a real event that took place in 1880 on theisland of Chiloé, off the coast of Chile. The trial, which accused several inhabitants of occult practices, is reinterpreted here through the story of Rosa Raín, a young huilliche girl (Chilean indigenous people), whose father is murdered by German settlers. Determined to obtain justice, she approaches a secret organization of sorcerers, led by Mateo, who reveals to her unsuspected powers.
Between historical realism and mystical atmosphere, Brujeria - Sorcellerie explores colonialism, indigenous resistance and sorcery as a political and spiritual act.
Brujeria - Sorcellerie will be released in France on March 5, 2025.
Synopsis: Chiloé Island, off the coast of Chile, 1880. Rosa Raín is a wealthy young girl whose world falls apart the day her father is murdered by German settlers. Driven by a desire for revenge, she meets Mateo, leader of a mysterious organization of sorcerers. At their side, Rosa Raín discovers mysterious powers that she will use in her stubborn quest for justice...
Produced by Pablo Larraín, director of Spencer and El Club, Brujeria - Sorcellerie is inspired by the historic 1880 trial in Chiloé, where several people were put on trial for occult practices. Christopher Murray, fascinated by this event, went on location to investigate the place of witchcraft in local culture. In his film, magic is not simply a belief, but a tool of resistance against colonial oppression.
Fans of fantasy-tinged historical films, such as Lamb or TheWitch, may be seduced by the film's dark, mystical atmosphere, where magic is used as much as apolitical weapon as a personal quest.
With Valentina Véliz in the lead role, accompanied by Daniel Antivilo and Sebastian Hülk(Inglourious Basterds, À l'Ouest, rien de nouveau), the film boasts a mix of Chilean and international actors.
Shot on the island of Chiloé, the film's raw, haunting landscapes reinforce the story's mysterious atmosphere. Maria Secco's cinematography and Leo Heiblum's music accentuate this universe on the border between reality and fantasy.
Part historical tale, part revenge and part supernatural, Brujeria - Sorcellerie takes viewers on a hypnotic journey through 19th-century Chile, marked by colonization and popular beliefs. Produced by Pablo Larraín, this film will appeal to fans of auteur fantasy cinema, combining historical realism and mystical atmosphere.
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