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200390 minPGdocumentary

Indigenous Histories

The Condor Man

200390 minPGdocumentary

Torgny Anderberg traveled to the jungle to meet the Ashaninka people shortly before his death, with Helgi Felixson completing the film.

Indigenous Histories

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Helgi Felixson,

Torgny Anderberg

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Torgny Anderberg traveled to the jungle to meet the Ashaninka people shortly before his death, with Helgi Felixson completing the film.

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Helgi Felixsondirector

Torgny Anderberg

Torgny Anderbergdirector

Torgny Anderberg

Torgny Anderbergcast

Marianne Anderbergcast

Pedro Uscamaytacast

Synopsis

Torgny Anderberg journeys to the Peruvian jungle to meet the Ashaninka people, marking his final project before his death. Known for his advocacy for indigenous rights, Anderberg's work reflects his commitment to their stories. After his passing, colleague Helgi Felixson completed the film, ensuring that Anderberg's vision and the voices of the Ashaninka are preserved. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and was released in 2003.

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