"Since the 1930s, the La Quebrada Cliff Divers of Acapulco in southwestern Mexico have performed shows for the public, climbing steep and jagged oceanside cliffs and jumping up to 100 feet into the waves. In Voices From the Abyss, the Mexican directors Victor Rejón and Irving Serrano capture the divers in cinematic black and white, bringing to life the moments of fear, rushes of airborne adrenaline, and exciting fanfare that characterise their work, which, even for those who've been diving for decades,"
"In Voices From the Abyss, the Mexican directors Victor Rejón and Irving Serrano capture the divers in cinematic black and white, bringing to life the moments of fear, rushes of airborne adrenaline, and exciting fanfare that characterise their work, which, even for those who've been diving for decades, never seem to fade. Weaving together the stories and reflections of several divers, including children learning how to dive"
Voices From the Abyss films the La Quebrada Cliff Divers of Acapulco performing public shows that date back to the 1930s. Divers climb steep, jagged oceanside cliffs and execute jumps up to 100 feet into the waves, producing moments of fear, airborne adrenaline, and exciting fanfare. The documentary presents both novice children learning to dive and seasoned veterans, portraying a persistent intensity that does not fade with experience. Cinematic black-and-white imagery emphasizes the dramatic location and reveals a deep spiritual dimension found in the divers' spectacular work and the surrounding seascape. Directors: Victor Rejón and Irving Serrano. Producer: Ramón Llaven.
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