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Soul of the desert

Georgina (71), an indigenous trans woman, faces the daily consequences of not having a name recognized by the Colombian state. Aware that her time is running out, she embarks on a journey through the desert to reunite with her family and reconcile with her past. During the trip, she witnesses how the Wayúu people struggle to survive in a hostile environment. Despite the challenges, Georgina finds the strength and courage to reclaim her right to be recognized for who she truly is.

Lanawaru

“What is that smoke for?” a boy asks his grandfather, who is spreading a haze outside their house at the edge of the forest. “It soothes the spirits of the jungle. It protects us from them.”
 
Grandfather’s help is also called upon when a member of the local community goes missing. He communicates with all the inhabitants of the forest and the river: spirits, people and animals, such as the fearsome Grandfather Caiman (Lanawaru). He is one to watch out for, as the boy knows, thinking back to a dangerous incident on the river.
 
Lanawaru thus evokes a spiritual world in which rituals play an important role in maintaining the balance between the members of the community and their environment. Director Angello Faccini Rueda, who is also responsible for the cinematography, captures this world in strong visual compositions, supported by a soundtrack with a magical touch.