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Karuara, People of the River
Karuara, People of the River
Stephanie Boyd, Miguel Araoz Cartagena
Peru
2024
77 min
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Genre
Culture, Climate, Environment
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Synopsis
Mariluz Canaquiri says her river is a more than a body of water, it’s a living being. Beneath the surface lies a world of spirits led by the Karuara, the ‘people of the river.’ The film’s stunning hand painted animations take viewers into this magical universe. Behind their playfulness, the Karuara are metaphysical ecologists who maintain the delicate balance of life. But contamination from oil spills threaten the spirits and their river. Mariluz files a lawsuit demanding her river be recognized as a legal person, with rights. In a world that puts a price tag on nature, this film reminds us of our sacred connection to water.
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Credits
Director
Stephanie Boyd,
Miguel Araoz Cartagena
Stephanie Boyd,
Miguel Araoz Cartagena
Production
Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari for Asociación Quisca,
Stephanie Boyd for Quisca Productions,
Leonardo Tello Imaina for Asociación Quisca
Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari for Asociación Quisca,
Stephanie Boyd for Quisca Productions,
Leonardo Tello Imaina for Asociación Quisca
Contact
Festival Handling
Stephanie Boyd for Quisca Productions
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Premiere status during IDFA
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Spoken languages
Spanish, Kukama-Kukamiria