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202285 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Gigantes

202285 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A 1904 expedition to Patagonia by Count Henry de La Vaulx resulted in the controversial return of the son of Chief Liempichun to France.

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A 1904 expedition to Patagonia by Count Henry de La Vaulx resulted in the controversial return of the son of Chief Liempichun to France.

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Natalia Canodirector

Natalia Canowriter

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Count Henry de La Vaulx led an expedition to Patagonia in 1904, where he made the controversial choice to bring the son of Chief Liempichun to France. This decision sparked debates about cultural heritage and ancestral rights. Today, the Liempichun community seeks the return of their ancestor's remains. "Gigantes" presents the historical context of de La Vaulx's actions and the ongoing efforts of the Liempichun people for justice and recognition of their heritage.

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