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202192 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indigenous Histories Fan Culture

Between Fire and Water

202192 minPGdocumentary

2.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

One Black member of the Quillasinga tribe in Colombia, Camilo seeks to understand his identity and origins within his adoptive family's culture.

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Viviana Gómez Echeverry

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One Black member of the Quillasinga tribe in Colombia, Camilo seeks to understand his identity and origins within his adoptive family's culture.

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Anton Wenzeldirector

Viviana Gómez Echeverrydirector

Viviana Gómez Echeverrywriter

Camilo Jojoacast

Daniel Esteban Pantojacast

Synopsis

Camilo lives with an indigenous family from the Quillasinga tribe in Colombia. As the only Black member of his community, he confronts his identity and seeks to understand his origins. Through discussions and experiences with his adoptive family, Camilo learns about Quillasinga traditions and values. "Between Fire and Water" illustrates his personal quest for belonging within a culture that shapes his life. The film, directed by Anton Wenzel, runs for 92 minutes.

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