WOW FILM FESTIVAL
FILMS 2025

Xibalba Monster (12A)

Director: Manuela Irene
Mexico, 2024, 76', Spanish, Mayan with English subtitles

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Welsh Premiere

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What happens when we die? This question drives a curious young Mexican boy to befriend a reclusive hermit whose extraordinary age and mysterious past hold intriguing answers. Set in a lush, mythical landscape, Xibalba Monster is a humourous and deeply moving exploration of life, death, and the natural world. Featuring a charismatic non-professional lead, the film masterfully weaves wonder, local folklore, and the rhythms of rural life, offering a tender portrait of human connection and the mysteries that shape us all.

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'A fascinating fusion of light and darkness' - Screen International 

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⭐Sean Connery Prize Nominee - 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival