Itiumu Sapara: The Strength of the Forest
- Marguerite Gallorini
- Oct 1, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 16
October 1st, 2023
This short documentary will take you into the daily lives of the Sapara women in Ecuador: their struggle to keep their identities and traditions alive, their resilience following years of destructive colonization, and how they connect with the world through dreams.
The documentary was voted 'Best Cinematography' at the Toronto Documentary Feature & Short Film Festival 2024. It was also selected at the Toronto International Women Film Festival 2024 and at the Montreal Women Film Festival 2024.
Full documentary
Trailer #1
Trailer #2
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Behind The Scenes: Tatiana's Project
Cinematography: Tatiana Lopez and Sani Montahuano Ushigua
Scripting and video editing: Marguerite Gallorini
This documentary was made for Photographers Without Borders.
