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.

“the central story of a young boy learning rituals from elders prompts universal questions about how spirituality can guide and limit our lives”
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“the central story of a young boy learning rituals from elders prompts universal questions about how spirituality can guide and limit our lives”
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Square Eyes - Clermont
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Crew Festivals Press materials Jury Statements

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

50+ selections, 2 awards

Select highlights:

  • International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, The Netherlands (14 – 24 November, 2024)
    Competition for Short Documentary
  • ŻUBROFFKA International Short Film Festival, Poland (4 – 8 December, 2024)
    Competition
  • Flickerfest  International Short Film Festival, Australia (17– 26 January, 2025)
    Documentary Competition
  • Fipadoc International Documentary Film Festival, France (24 January – 1 February, 2025)
    Competition
  • Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival, France (31 January – 8 February, 2025)
    International Competition
  • True/False Film Festival, United States (27 February – 2 March, 2025)
    Short Program
  • REGARD – International Short Film Festival, Canada (19 – 23 March, 2025)
    Competition
  • Fribourg International Film Festival, Switzerland (21 – 30 March, 2025)
    Competition
  • FICCI – Cartagena De Indias International Film Festival, Colombia (1 – 6 April, 2025)
     Competition
  • Uruguay International Film Festival, Uruguay (8 – 20 April, 2025)
    Competition
  • Huesca International Film Festival, Spain (6 – 14 June, 2025)
    Documentary Competition
  • Biarritz International Festival of Latin American Cinema, France (20 – 26 September, 2025)
    Competition

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Press materials

EPK: Click here

Stills & directors’ photos: Click here

Dialogue lists – English, Spanish and English Audio Descriptions: Click here

Downloadable trailer: Vimeo & Youtube

Jury Statements

“Lanawaru is an unforgettable portrait of an indigenous community living along the Caquetá river in southeastern Colombia. With breathtaking cinematography and subtle sound design viewers are given a glimpse into a world visited by very few people. Every frame of the film feels intentional, capturing the river and forests of the Amazon with great attention to the light and sounds of the region. The central story of a young boy learning rituals from elders prompts universal questions about how spirituality can guide and limit our lives.”
Gold Hugo for Best Documentary Short Film – Chicago International Film Festival ’25

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