Miwene (2022)
Reclaiming the Amazon
Steeped in the long oral tradition of Waorani storytelling, Gange Yeti shares her own coming-of-age story as a young Waorani woman living deep within the Amazon rainforest. Following Gange and her community for over 11 years, the film captures her transition from a quiet teenager into a confident young mother at a critical turning point for her culture and rainforest. As the granddaughter of one of the last Waorani elders that lived in complete isolation before outside contact, Gange is determined to capture her grandmother’s unique experience while she still can -- balancing school, motherhood, and tradition along the way.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 16, 2022
Screenplay
Cinematography: Keith Heyward
Editing: Keith Heyward
Production: Prehensile Productions
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
indigenous, amazon rainforest, ecuador, waorani, huaorani
More Films by Director: Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, Jennifer Berglund, Keith Heyward, Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miwene about?
- Steeped in the long oral tradition of Waorani storytelling, Gange Yeti shares her own coming-of-age story as a young Waorani woman living deep within the Amazon rainforest. Following Gange and her community for over 11 years, the film captures her transition from a quiet teenager into a confident young mother at a critical turning point for her culture and rainforest. As the granddaughter of one of the last Waorani elders that lived in complete isolation before outside contact, Gange is determined to capture her grandmother’s unique experience while she still can -- balancing school, motherhood, and tradition along the way.
- Who directed Miwene?
- Miwene was directed by Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, Jennifer Berglund, Keith Heyward, Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua.
- How long is Miwene?
- Miwene has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Miwene?
- Miwene is a Documentary film.