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A bare chested man stis on a canoe at night, as he blows a green powder on his hand, and holds a bowl with his other hand.

Lanawaru

  Angello Faccini Rueda

  Colombia, Mexico, U.S.     15 minutes

Synopsis

As a community grapples with the disappearance of one of their own, a young boy receives spiritual guidance from his grandfather. Hypnotic and profound, Lanawaru depicts one community’s bond with nature and their sacred spiritual practices.

This film screens as part of Shorts Program 7: Documentary.

 Spanish 

Film Credits

  •   Constanza Pérez Carrillo
  •   Angello Faccini Rueda, Juan Pablo Polanco
  •   César Jaimes, Sebastián Sedas
  •   Angello Faccini Rueda
  •   Moises Yukuna
  •   Conservation International John Martin
  •   Violeta Films

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