In the middle of the Ecuadorian Amazonia, a luxuriant utopia vibrates. Direct democracy, transparency, equality for all, legal struggles, sometimes physical… These are the daily struggles of the 1400 members of the 7 Sarayaku communities to defend the “living forest” and their culture against the repeated attacks of the oil companies.

From the collection UTOPIAS?

Directed by Henri Poulain
Written by Lauren Boudard, Julien Goetz, Sylvain Lapoix and Henri Poulain

Produced by Premières lignes & StoryCircus
French broadcaster: France.tv Slash
International sales: CLPB Rights

Festivals

Prix Italia – Ifad – Copeam Special Prize
SERIENCAMP Festival – Official Selection (2023)
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival – Official selection (2023)