Film Lens
Aluna is a 2012 documentary that serves as a sequel to the 1990 film From the Heart of The World: Elder Brother's Warning. It features the Kogi tribe from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia, who return to share their concerns about environmental issues and the interconnectedness of nature. The Kogis, who have historically avoided modern technology, train their own film crew to document their message and demonstrate their understanding of planetary healing sciences.
The film captures the Kogis' proactive approach to communicating their wisdom, including a significant demonstration involving 400 kilometers of gold thread. This demonstration illustrates the impact of environmental destruction on river ecosystems, emphasizing the idea that damage to one part of the earth affects the whole. The collaboration between the indigenous crew and European filmmakers allows for a unique perspective on Kogi culture and practices, which had previously been restricted from outside view.
Why Watch
- •See the Kogis' unique environmental demonstration in Colombia.
- •Meet Mama Shibulata, who knows about the Solar System.
- •Find out how Kogis train their own film crew.
Did You Know
•The Kogis traveled 400 kilometers to fetch gold thread for a demonstration.
•The Kogi tribe has never used wheels or created writing in their civilization.
•Mama Shibulata impressed Richard Ellis with his knowledge of dark energy.
Perfect For
Indigenous culturesEnvironmental scienceDocumentary filmmaking