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Asháninka

2013

A sober, respectful immersion in an Amazonian people's history and their long struggle, informative rather than gripping.

Overview
The film immerses us in the history and culture of this Amazonian people and tells us about their tough fight against terrorism.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • war
  • identity
  • violence
  • colonialism
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour1
Realism9
Romance0
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
José María Salcedo
Country
Peru

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