Documentary · Chile · 2025 · 19m

Evil Eye

El Mal de Ojo

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Director
Fernanda Arbiol
Cast
Mercedes Suazo as Mercedes María Angélica Corrial as Sanadora Rocío Acuña as Madre Máximo Urzúa as Niño
Crew
Catalina Olate — Director of Photography Valentina Jara — Editor Fernanda Arbiol — Editor
Tagline

Ritual, daily life, and fear

Synopsis

Mercedes, an elder healer, keeps alive the tradition of healing the “Evil Eye” while facing the fear of social judgment in a community that has lost its faith.

Mood & Themes
religionculturewomen
Key Collaborators
Fernanda Arbiol Director Catalina Olate Director of Photography Valentina Jara Editor Fernanda Arbiol Editor
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