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What do goats dream?

Original title: ¿Qué sueñan las cabras?
Year: 2011
Running time: 80 min.
Country: Mexico
Director: Jorge Prior
Screenwriter: Jorge Prior
Cast: Documentary
Music: Rubén Luengas, Grupo Pasatono
Cinematography: César Gutiérrez Miranda
Producer: FOPROCINE, Producciones Volcán S.A. de C.V, TV UNAM
Genre: Documentary | Small Town Life (Non-North American)
Synopsis: Film about goatkeepers and the nomadic life of shepherds in Oaxaca, who live up in the mountains with their goats in a solitary and dedicated life, until the time comes to deliver their herd to the Hacienda where the matanza takes. A tradition that goes back in the region for over 400 years. All family members participate in the Matanza and the goat meat preparation. The film is mostly a reflection about life and death at the Mixteca, the protagonists deal with their concepts on life, death and passions. The traditions and music of the region are present through the Pasatono Orchestra, the Lila Downs´ singing voice and a peasant who wonders: What do goats dream?

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