The Mark of the Jaguar – The Awakening of Fire

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The Mark of the Jaguar – The Awakening of Fire

Category: Ventana Sur Goes to Cannes

Directed by: Victor Mayorga

Produced by: Origem Content, in coproduction with Ocelotl Company

Country of Production: Brazil, Mexico

Original Title: La Marca Del Jaguar - El Despertar Del Fuego

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Language: Spanish

Runtime: 93'

Completed in: 2026

Xilacatzin, a young Mexica warrior with the cursed mark of the jaguar, is accused of stealing the sacred bones by the goddess Itzpapalotl. He crosses Mictlan with his allies, recovers the bones and, after a sacrifice by fire, is reborn with divine power, defeats the goddess and becomes a hero.