These Death-Defying Human Towers Build on Catalan Tradition | Short Film Showcase

Catalonia is ruled by the Spanish government, but its people have been constructing independent kingdoms for centuries. By climbing up backs and balancing on shoulders, Catalonians of all ages stack their bodies on-top each other to build castells, or human towers. The structures are not typical fortresses—notably, they are made of flesh and bone rather than sandstone or granite—but their strong foundations serve as a unifying force for many Catalonians. ➡ Subscribe: ➡ Get More Short Film Showcase: #NationalGeographic #ShortFilmShowcase #HumanTowers About Short Film Showcase: The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's belief in the power of science, exploration, and storytelling to change the world. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of National Geographic Partners. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at Get More National Geographic: Official Site: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Read about the tradition of building castells. Read more in “These death-defying human towers build on Catalan tradition“ See more from filmmakers Pedro and James. About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. These Death-Defying Human Towers Build on Catalan Tradition | Short Film Showcase National Geographic