IIWA (2018)

The ritual of confinement as a symbol of construction of feminine identity in the Wayúu tradition.

IIWA (2018) poster

When a girl in the Wayuu tribe has her first menstruation, begins her transformation from girl to woman, locked up and isoleted by the rest of her family for at least a year, learning the most ancestral traditions of her Wayuu ethnic group.

Director: Carolina Hernández Parra
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date:
Editing: Carolina Hernández Parra
Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

ethnography, short film, indigenous women, 3d animation, wayuu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IIWA about?
When a girl in the Wayuu tribe has her first menstruation, begins her transformation from girl to woman, locked up and isoleted by the rest of her family for at least a year, learning the most ancestral traditions of her Wayuu ethnic group.
Who directed IIWA?
IIWA was directed by Carolina Hernández Parra.
How long is IIWA?
IIWA has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
What genre is IIWA?
IIWA is a Animation film.
Where was IIWA produced?
IIWA was produced in Colombia.