Maximón: Devil or Saint

As there is light, so there is darkness.

Feb 06, 2014 1h 6m

2 votes

Documentary

Synopsis

MAXIMÓN - Devil or Saint is a documentary about the controversial Maya deity, also known as San Simon or the drinking and smoking saint of Guatemala. He is a mixture of ancient Maya beliefs and Christianity. The movie concentrates on the people who surround Maximón with their strong personalities, opinions and faith. The documentary gives us a rare view into the rituals and fiestas honoring Maximón. The cult of Maximón is flourishing because he performs miracles. He is also feared and despised because he is used to cast curses that can result in death. Ultimately, Maximón transcends the duality of good and evil, reflecting the Maya cosmovision in which everything in the universe co-exists.

Title	Maximón: Devil or Saint
Companies	Ajax Films
Countries	Guatemala
Keywords	magic, maya civilization, indigenous, religion, shaman, central america, spiritual, catholicism, guatemala, synchronicity, social & cultural documentary, maya, san simon, maximón - devil or saint