La Lengua Del Aqua

Directed by Jeissy Trompiz

  • genre Documentary
  • duration 80 minutes
  • status production

Jofris, an indigenous Añuu from Venezuela, is the last speaker of his native language. He left the Sinamaica lagoon to escape the pollution and crime that plagued the area. This is a story of his resistance and return to his original community, exploring the contradictions and conflicts that arise after a decade of absence.

Team

  • Director and screenplay Jeissy Trompiz
  • Production Casa Latina Films (Dominican Republic)
  • Co-production Hutong Productions (France)

Partners

  • Partenaires Financiers Fonds Ibermedia
  • Pitches et workshops Arché Workshop, Santiago Lab, Docs MX, ECM+ Lab