In each episode, an archaeologist father introduces his inquisitive daughter, Inés, to various pieces of Pre-Columbian art. Through her imagination, Inés weaves captivating musical tales, with Pre-Hispanic figures taking center stage.
Details
13 eps. x 5 min.
Direction: Alejandra Egaña y Paz Puga.
Executive Production: Alejandra Egaña y Paz Puga.
Lyrics: Anna Witte / Juana Puga.
Script: Alejandra Egaña / Paz Puga / Pedro Peirano
Music: Miranda y Tobar.
Interpreters: Kevin Johansen, Gepe, Manuel García, Javiera Mena, Ismael Oddó y otros.
Illustrations: Vanesa Brown, Paloma Valdivia, Cristóbal León, Alberto Montt y Claudio Romo.
Production: Ojitos Producciones, 2010.
Accolades
- Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Official Selection, 2010, France.
- Prix Jeunesse International Festival, Official Selection, 2010, Germany.
- Grant National Fund CNTV 2007, Chile.
- Grant National Fund for the Music 2008, Chile.
Episodes
The Ball Player
An inquisitive child receives wisdom on mastering the art of ball playing from none other than the revered champion of Veracruz.
Story based on Veracruz Culture, México.
Nucci, Mané y Tilán
Nucci, Mane, and Tilan run away from the Pre-Columbian art museum where they are displayed to embark on an adventure that will change the course of life of a big city.
Story based on Valdivia Culture, Ecuador.
The Great Chief and Yakana’s Llama
Jilakata, a great lord of Tiwanaku, finds relief from his numbness when visited by Yakana’s little llama, but one fateful night, she returns to the sky, her rightful home.
Story based on Tiwanaku Culture, Bolivia.
Grasshopper Face
In the Pre-Columbian city of Teotihuacán, a boy receives a precious treasure, one he must safeguard from a looming threat: his own elder brother.
Story based on Veracruz Culture, México.
Black Night
Inés is keenly aware of the strict rule: never touch the delicate and valuable Pre-Columbian vessels her archaeologist father works on. What would happen if she were to accidentally break one?
Story based on Colima Culture, México.
The Song of the Owl
A wandering owl travels across South America singing its verses.
Story based on Mapuche Culture, Chile y Argentina.
Poki and Taki
Every evening, since their childhood, Poki and Taki get together to chat. However, one evening Poki doesn’t show up. Despite this, Taki patiently awaits his friend, unaware of what might have befallen him.
Story based on Moche Culture, Perú.
The Astronomer and Sacnicté
Perched atop a Maya observatory, an astronomer grapples with loneliness. Weary of gazing at the celestial sphere, he shifts his focus downward, discovering the mysteries of the jungle below.
Story based on Maya Culture, México.
The Secret
Asiri holds an embarrassing secret: she doesn’t know how to count.
Story based on Diaguita Culture, Chile.
Hummingbird and the Rain
The land has dried out. Hummingbird seeks aid from Pachamama to locate water and quench the thirst of her desperate chicks.
Story based on Nasca Culture, Perú.
Little Boy Samik
Little boy Samik is sad and doesn’t want to go out to play anymore.
Story based on Chorrera Culture, Ecuador.
King Pelican
In the ancient realm of Chan Chan, ruler King Pelican harbored one forbidden desire: go out to the sea to fish.
Story based on Chimú Culture, Perú.
Ugly Toad
In Chavin de Huantar load loves to sing, and when load sings everybody dances and sings along. However, one day Toad stumbles upon something that fills him with sadness, causing him to fall silent.
Historia basada en Cultura Chavín, Perú.
Canales emisores
- TVN (Chile)
- Pakapaka (Argentina)
- TVES (Venezuela)
- EcuadorTV (Ecuador)
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