The Coffiner of Escondido

The Coffiner of Escondido

The Coffiner of Escondido is an enchanting narrative following the life of Lourdes Pena, a gifted artisan and clairvoyant residing on the outskirts of a devout village in nineteenth-century Mexico. Lourdes possesses a unique skill--crafting intricate coffins adorned with scenes shown to her by the spirits surrounding her. Her creative process fuses Italian Renaissance art's elegance with Mexican folk art's soulful vibrancy, resulting in coffins that transcend mere f...