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200990 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories

Aluku liba

200990 minPGdocumentary

5.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A former soldier wanders the Amazon rainforest, relying on childhood knowledge and spiritual guidance to reconnect with his Aluku community.

Indigenous Histories

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Nicolas Jolliet,

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A former soldier wanders the Amazon rainforest, relying on childhood knowledge and spiritual guidance to reconnect with his Aluku community.

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Nicolas Jollietdirector

David Pierredirector

Loeti Maiswriter

Nicolas Jollietwriter

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Loeti, a former soldier and member of the Aluku, wanders through the Amazon rainforest after escaping a crackdown on illegal gold mining. Lost in the dense foliage, he draws on his childhood knowledge and relies on guidance from spirits, animals, a compass, and his prayers. As he attempts to reconnect with his community, the film addresses the challenges the Aluku face in maintaining their cultural heritage amid the pressures of modern influences.

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