About a Character Some call St. Lázaro and Others Babalú
Director Octavio Cortázar
Countries Cuba
Duration 20 min
Synopsis
The celebration of St. Lazarus day, at the El Rincón sanctuary, 15 miles away from Havana, serves as a reflection on different forms of religiosity. St. Lazarus and Babalú are the Catholic and Yoruba (African-Cuban religion) versions of the saint of skin diseases.
The celebration of St. Lazarus day, at the El Rincón sanctuary, 15 miles away from Havana, serves as a reflection on different forms of religiosity. St. Lazarus and Babalú are the Catholic and Yoruba (African-Cuban religion) versions of the saint of skin diseases.