Five ñomndaa weavers create a ritual to mourn Silvia’s femicide while caring for the children left behind after her murder.
Synopsis
Five ñomndaa weavers create a ritual to mourn Silvia’s femicide while caring for the children left behind after her murder.
Synopsis
Yecenia stands among the ñomndaa weavers in the Prairie of Flowers, mourning her cousin Silvia, a victim of femicide. Together with other women, they create a ritual that intertwines their craft with ancient wisdom and personal stories. As they weave, they focus on the future, caring for the children left behind. Yecenia uses the radio to encourage her community to incorporate terms like femicide into their language. Through this collective act, weaving becomes a form of resistance and healing.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Yecenia, a voice for change in her community.
- Find out how weaving becomes an act of resistance.
- See the impact of femicide on families and culture.
Did You Know
- The film features a ritual mourning created by Yecenia and other weavers.
- Yecenia urges her community to adopt the word 'femicide' into their local tongue.
- The film has a duration of 19 minutes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What event prompts Yecenia to create a ritual in the documentary?
Yecenia creates a ritual after the femicide of her cousin Silvia.
What is the duration of the documentary Prairie Flowers?
The duration of Prairie Flowers is 19 minutes.
What do the ñomndaa women share in the documentary?
The ñomndaa women share ancient wisdom about their profession as weavers, rooted in myths and real life experiences.
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