The Trees Have a Mother
Amazonian Cosmologies, Folktales, and Mystery
Produced and directed by Valliere Richard Auzenne and Juan Carlos Galeano.
Written by Juan Carlos Galeano and Rocco Melillo.
Published by Films for the Humanities and Sciences, © 2009
DVD ISBN 978-1-61616-097-5
Available through films.com.
In spite of mounting ecological damage, the Amazon
Basin continues to nurture age-old stories and beliefs.
This documentary illustrates the importance of
indigenous narratives to those who dwell near the city
of Iquitos, Peru, and view rivers, plants and animals
as sentient beings. Concerning a young man who has
recently gone missing in the forest, the film depicts his
mother's attempts to find him with the help of local
shamans—resulting in various magical explanations for
his disappearance and eventually
producing a rich tapestry of tales and
visions from all over the community.
Portions in Spanish with English subtitles 71 minutes © 2008
Available on DVD or as Streaming Video
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