Content Details

Genre: Documentary Duration: 82′
Language: Embera Chami
Subtitle: English
Production Year: 2020
Format: HD
Origin: Colombia
 

SYNOPSIS

Luz is a member of the Embera Chami indigenous community. She left her home territory years ago after discovering she had had her clitoris mutilated. Cut off from her world; she tries to live the traditions she still remembers of her culture. Her only friend is Claudia, also Embera, who is the only link to her people. Motivated by the deep sadness of her friend Luz, Claudia undertakes a trip to the territory to dialogue with other women of her ethnic group about the dilemma they are facing.

AWARDS

• Jury Award at Monterrey IFF

• Audience Award at Festival de Málaga

• Pukañawi Award at Bolivia Human Rights FF

• Selected at Hot Docs, Cinelatino Toulouse, Gimli FF, LA Femme FF