Mythical Ancestor VideoCristian Alarcón Ismodes

Cristian Alarcón Ismodes’ 2017 video, lasting 3 minutes and 34 seconds, explores myth and identity in contemporary Peru. It examines cultural narratives shaping Lima’s Miraflores district, invoking mythical ancestors to reflect on indigenous heritage’s enduring influence in the modern urban landscape. The work fosters a dialogue between past and present, highlighting the role of ancestral myths in collective memory.