The Call of Fayu Ujmu (2002)
A 13-year-old Indian boy is found unconscious after being attacked in the jungle by the evil spirit Fayu Ujmu. A shaman attempts to ritually tame the spirit and advises the boy’s father to capture it. This story is based on a Chachi Indian legend; it was shot with indigenous inhabitants of the jungle community of Loma Linda, on the Rio Cayapas.
Director: Rainer Simon
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
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Country: Germany, Ecuador
Language: Deutsch, Español
Original Language: de
Keywords
ecuador, indigenous peoples
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Call of Fayu Ujmu about?
- A 13-year-old Indian boy is found unconscious after being attacked in the jungle by the evil spirit Fayu Ujmu. A shaman attempts to ritually tame the spirit and advises the boy’s father to capture it. This story is based on a Chachi Indian legend; it was shot with indigenous inhabitants of the jungle community of Loma Linda, on the Rio Cayapas.
- Who directed The Call of Fayu Ujmu?
- The Call of Fayu Ujmu was directed by Rainer Simon.
- Who stars in The Call of Fayu Ujmu?
- The Call of Fayu Ujmu stars Christian Kuchenbuch, Lorenzo Añapa, Pedro Tenorio Añapa, Samuel Añapa, Maria Chapiro, Humercindo Añapa Melchior.
- How long is The Call of Fayu Ujmu?
- The Call of Fayu Ujmu has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
- What genre is The Call of Fayu Ujmu?
- The Call of Fayu Ujmu is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was The Call of Fayu Ujmu produced?
- The Call of Fayu Ujmu was produced in Germany, Ecuador.