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Karuara, la gente del río
Karuara, people of the river

Logline
Deep in Peru’s Amazon region, the Marañón River is home to a vast network of spirit villages ruled by the Karuara, or “People of the River.” Through enchanting hand-painted animation that fills the frame with vibrant compositions, we are transported inside the river world, where spirits lounge in hammocks made of boa constrictors and smoke sardines wearing stingray hats and catfish shoes. Laughing children ride to school on giant turtles and play football with inflated blowfish. Behind their pla
Talent
chelfar
Role of participant
Sound Designer
Director
Stephanie Boyd, Miguel Araoz.
Producer
Stephanie Boyd
Screenwriter
Stephanie Boyd, Miguel Araoz.
Status
finished
Year of production
2024
Running time
77 min
Genre
Documentary (Hybrid)
Countries of Production
Canada , Peru
Production Company
Asociación Quisca
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Festivals and Awards

Hot Docs Festival
Lima Film Festival 28 "Award mention"