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María Lionza: Aliento de Orquídeas (2007)

Name: María Lionza: Aliento de Orquídeas
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-09-01T15:43:37+02:00

Documentary | 82 minutes

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Genre: Documentary

Duration: 82 minuten

Alternative title: Maria Lionza, Breath of Orchids

Country: Venezuela

Directed by: John Petrizzelli

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María Lionza: Aliento de Orquídeas plot

According to legend, the native princess Maria Lionza was kidnapped by an anaconda. The story lives on to this day, and the princess is still adored by many in Venezuela. Today, her followers can be found not only in the jungles and villages, but also in modern cities. They still perform rituals rooted in traditional Venezuelan society, hoping to find spiritual guidance. The film follows several people who travel to the mountain to worship various icons of Maria Lionza.