Rave in a graveyard? Guatemala's underground beat was born in the wildest party locations imaginable.
Documentary Eclectic Sounds of Guatemala, is a medium-length film about the electronic music scene in the Central American country, in which it emerged in the 1990s with the “Common Graves” parties. Later, over the years, record labels and groups of DJs emerged, such as: Cube Culture, Danzón Pérez, Intu Deep, Disco Rebels, among others. Participating in the documentary: Rod V, Carl nunes, Básico 3, Casta, Mickey Franco, Bruxxas, Mncve, Edu Pretz, Junior Rivera, Dubby Dub, Mario Palomo, Mariano Santolino, Gonzo.
Direction
Chapetón lets pioneers tell their own unfiltered stories.
Production
Archival footage from actual Common Graves raves.
Sound
The music IS the narrative—no talking heads over silence here.
Director
Rodrigo García Chapetón
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Guatemala's 36-year civil war ended in 1996, making these raves literal celebrations of emerging peace and forbidden gathering.
Director Chapetón was himself a scene participant before picking up a camera—several interviewees initially refused, thinking he was still 'that kid from the flyers.'
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