Miwene
Reclaiming the Amazon
105 mins
Steeped in the long oral tradition of Waorani storytelling, Gange Yeti shares her own coming-of-age story as a young Waorani woman living deep within the Amazon rainforest. Following Gange and her community for over 11 years, the film captures her transition from a quiet teenager into a confident young mother at a critical turning point for her culture and rainforest. As the granddaughter of one of the last Waorani elders that lived in complete isolation before outside contact, Gange is determined to capture her grandmother’s unique experience while she still can -- balancing school, motherhood, and tradition along the way.
Keith Heyward
Director of Photography
Keith Heyward
Producer
Eweme Yeti
Co-Producer
Huiñari Marco Toca Naaca
Writer
Jennifer Berglund
Producer
Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua
Producer
Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga
Producer
Jennifer Berglund
Writer
Huiñari Marco Toca Naaca
Co-Producer
Keith Heyward
Editor
Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga
Director
Jennifer Berglund
Director
Keith Heyward
Director
Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua
Director
Flavia de Souza
Consulting Editor