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Luis Carlos Enqueri

Ecuador

Carlos is a documentary film maker who lives in the community of Waorani Titepare, in the Amazonian Region of Ecuador. His role involves the showcasing and storytelling of Waorani lives through his audio-visual productions. A few years ago he started visiting several territories where he noticed a big impact from the oil and mining industries. At that moment, he decided to start telling his people about these environmental disasters using short videos, with the intention of reminding them that the future depends entirely on the protection of the forest and raising awareness about how serious the impact of pollution is.

Carlos is an environmentalist and believes that this is a position any indigenous person should hold. Since he had no other choice but to learn about the struggles of the Waorani resistance, he started to work with Alianza Ceibo – an organization which is supported by local foundations and aims at raising awareness about the environmental and cultural impacts caused by the oil industry.

Related Films

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    In the heart of Titepare, a village embraced by untouched jungle, Nanpawe, a skilled hunter, embarks on an ancestral journey. Known for his expertise and deep respect for nature, he ventures into the forest to provide for his family. Armed with ancestral knowledge, he faces the challenges of the jungle: treacherous paths, shifting weather, and the watchful eyes of its inhabitants. In a thrilling encounter with the local wildlife, Nanpawe proves his skill—not only as a hunter but as a guardian of this environment. Upon returning home, he brings back essential provisions and an invaluable gift: a lost parrot that finds its way back to the community.

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  • ӦOME HUIGUIMPA: Hagamos El Curare Hagamos El Curare

    The Waorani culture has a deep respect for nature and the environment. Teaching young people about these traditions can help them develop a stronger connection with the natural world and become more aware of its importance. Film produced by the Yawe Film collective.

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  • Epanae Our Waorani Territory

    We are Waorani, we've lived on this land for thousands of years. We take care of our jungle, water, land, air, ourselves, the animals - we are like the guardians of the jungle. Today with the arrival of multinational companies men and women decide to take a fight to protect their life and conserve the environment.

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