

This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.

James A. FitzPatrick
Narrator (voice)
LeadIldefonso Rossback
Himself - Priest
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Land of the Mayas is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”