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Waska: El bosque es mi familia
Waska: The Forest is My Family

Logline
As commodification and extractivism in the Amazon Rainforest extends to the plant medicine hayakwaska, the granddaughter of a Yachak (shaman) reveals the essence of what it means to live as part of the forest.
Talent
Sonix!
Role of participant
Sound Designer
Director
Nina Gualinga
Producer
Boloh Miranda
Status
finished
Year of production
2025
Running time
15 min
Genre
Documentary (Hybrid)
Countries of Production
Ecuador , United Kingdom
Production Company
The Guardian
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Contact

Name
Nina Gualinga

Festivals and Awards

- The Guardian Documentaries.
- Norwegian Short Film Festival.
- Seattle International Film Festival 2025.