Nunkui
20 mins
Nunkui is 13 years old and lives in an Amazonian Shuar community with her grandparents, uncles and cousins. She frequently dreams of the feminine spirit of the garden, named Nunkui like her. The girl does not know this spirit, she does not understand her dreams and is afraid; she fears that it is a dangerous spirit, an Iwianch. Curiosity, anguish and food shortages lead Nunkui to discover the knowledge of Rosa, her great-aunt, who still cultivates a traditional garden (aja shuar). Little by little, the garden and the sacred songs (anents) become a refuge for the young woman.
Verenice Benítez
Executive Producer
Juan José Luzuriaga
Sound Designer
Domingo Ankuash
Executive Producer
Daniel Nehm
Cinematography
Rafael Cuambra
Cinematography
Carolina Soler
Executive Producer
Yutsu Maiche
Cinematography
Vanessa Amores
Editor
Juan José Luzuriaga
Sound Mixer
Verenice Benítez
Director
Verenice Benítez
Writer