Ways to Traverse a Territory | Dokumentale 2025

In the organizer's words:

In a mountain village covered in moss, an indigenous Tsotsil family preserves its cultural identity through traditional sheep farming. A filmmaker with deep ties to the area comes across an old photograph - the catalyst for a moving journey into the past. As she explores her roots, a story about identity, change and the close connection between man and nature unfolds. With personal memories, archive images and in-depth conversations, the film questions how our sense of home shapes our view of the world.

"Ways to Traverse a Territory" | Gabriela Domínguez-Ruvalcaba / Mexico / 2024 / 73 min.

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In a moss-covered mountain village, an Indigenous Tzotzil family preserves their cultural identity by herding sheep. The filmmaker, who has deep connections to this land, revisits an old photograph that sparks reflection. As she explores her ties to the territory, she confronts themes of identity, transformation, and nature. Through intimate conversations, archival imagery, and personal experiences, the film delves into the powerful bond between land and belonging, questioning how our sense of place shapes the way we see the world.

"Ways to Traverse a Territory" | Gabriela Domínguez-Ruvalcaba / Mexico / 2024 / 73 min