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Nunkui 2022 Directed by Verenice Benítez La historia de Nunkui

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.

Country Spain
Production Country Ecuador
Language Spanish
Gnere Drama
Production Company Núa Films
Release Date 18 August 2022
20 mins