Projection

Karuara, People of the River

Friday 14 March
13:30
Les Cinémas du Grütli
Rue du Général-Dufour 16, 1204 Genève

In the Peruvian Amazon, for the Kukama-Kukamiria people, the river is at the heart of society. It provides transport, fish and a place to swim and relax. Above all, it is the centre of their spirituality and history, as the river contains their ancestors who live in a parallel universe beneath the water. As a result of economic development and globalisation, the river and the Kukama culture are under threat. Foreign companies are destroying the Amazon and its resources. Indigenous communities are losing territory and lack basic infrastructure such as schools and hospitals. In a film combining animation and documentary, Karuara people of the river reminds us of the importance of protecting the environment and waterways.

Screening followed by a discussion with filmmakers Stephanie Boyd and Miguel Araoz.

Topic of the session: Protection of biodiversity by indigenous populations.

Stephanie Boyd, Miguel Araoz Cartagena Peru, 2024, 55′, ov spanish/Kukama-Kukamiria, st fr

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Recommended from age 12