Phantoms of the Sierra Madre

A Danish screenwriter travels to Mexico to find a hidden Apache tribe that wishes to remain unknown. Accompanied by a film crew, the search for this lost group fails as the team encounters a different cultural reality.

This 2024 documentary and history film was directed by Håvard Bustnes, following his earlier projects Big John and Two Raging Grannies. The production was a collaboration between companies from Mexico, Norway, Finland, and the United States, including Norsk Filminstitutt and Napafilms. The screenplay was written by Lars K. Andersen, who also appears as himself and serves as the narrator. The cast consists of 21 credited members, featuring Pius Garcia, Freddie Kaydahzinne, Rita Shaffer, Bernadette Chavez, and Larry Valdez appearing as themselves. The film has a runtime of 100 minutes.