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(18 votes, average: 8.89 out of 10)
'Somos Wichi' is a glimpse into the lives of a relatively unknown indigenous people. Set in the Gran Chaco forest of northwestern Argentina, the Wichi are struggling to cope with the destructive effects of agricultural development, which is eradicating most of their traditional food sources. A number of characters lend their voices to the film: Roque, who is struggling to protect what little forest remains from wood poachers, Tiluc the shaman, who is trying to preserve and to pass on their traditional culture, and Karina, who is determined to give the children a basic education despite rampant discrimination at school. From their stories along with insights from two well respected anthropologists, Dr. John Palmer and Dr. Morita Carrasco who work with the Wichi, a picture begins to develop that reveals a people living under great hardship and yet, for the moment, are still able to maintain their unique identity and strength of character. This character is what the Wichi call Husek and anthropologists describe as goodwill, a quality that emphasises balance and avoids conflict. Often misunderstood by the non-indigenous society that surrounds them, the Wichi are seen as having little value. 'Somos Wichi', however, invites the viewer to see things differently.
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This film tells the story of the Wichi in a warm and loving way. At the same time, it brings up serious issues.
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LikeSincere, moving and luminous.
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LikeThe film is like the people it introduces us to - quiet, sincere and poignant. The questions at the heart of movie are not posited to the audience but rather the viewer comes to realize that the Wichi dilemma itself is a series of philosophical queries about their place in the world, the interrelation of cultures and our own responsibility to our fellow man.
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LikeWhat an incredible film! The editing, music, and characters effortlessly transport you into the Wichi world, a world that gently informs and entertains about an incredible micro culture. A documentary that belongs among the greatest ethnographic films of our time.
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LikeA thoughtful piece on a sensitive subject. I really enjoyed the purposeful pace, allowing the viewer to slow down and see the world in the same manner the Wichi do.
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LikeGreat film. It stays with you long after you finished watching it. Everyone in the 'civilized' world should have to think about the Wichi's concept of "Good Will".
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LikeA very interesting point of view of the Wichi Community. A very different climate from other films of the genre, I love it!
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LikeA very moving doc from the brilliant director Andrew Buckland, congrats!
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Likewe, www.chacolinks.org.uk, English NGO giving help to Wichi, support this movie. enjoy that movie!!!
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