Lanawaru

a film by

Colombia, Mexico, US | 15' | 11/2024 | documentary

When a local community member disappears, a boy faces an early memory, seeking comfort in the indigenous traditions, healing rituals, and guidance from his grandfather.

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Angello Faccini Rueda

Biography

Angello was born in Bogotá, Colombia and studied filmmaking at ESCAC in Barcelona. He works as a filmmaker and cinematographer who actively balance narrative, documentary and commercial work. His short film DULCE (2018) released by NYT Op Docs was selected in Sundance, Toronto, IDFA, among other film festivals and won Best Documentary at Palm Springs Film Fest and Gran Prix at Tampere Film Festival.

Filmography

  • Lanawaru (2024), short
  • Dulce (2018), short
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Crew

Director: Angello Faccini Rueda
Screenplay: Angello Faccini Rueda and Juan Pablo Polanco
Producer: Constanza Pérez Carrillo
Co-production: John Martin, Conservation International
Executive Producers: Conservation International, Bezos Earth Fund
Cinematographer: Angello Faccini Rueda
Sound Recording: Camilo Martinez
Sound Design: Javier Umpierrez
Editor: César Jaimes, Sebastián Sedas
Cast: Moises Yukuna

Festivals

  • International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, The Netherlands (14 – 24 November, 2024)
    Competition for Short Documentary

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Press materials

EPK: Coming soon

Stills & directors’ photos: Click here

Dialogue lists – English: Click here

Downloadable trailer: Vimeo & Youtube