Taromenani (2007)
The extermination of the hidden peoples
In May 2003, around 30 women and children were murdered in the Ecuadorian jungle. The victims belonged to the Taromenani clan, an uncontacted indigenous group in Ecuador. The massacre was left in impunity and oblivion. This documentary explores the history of contact with the Huaorani decades ago, the death of Alejandro Labaka in 1987 and recent attacks on loggers in the area, to discover that these events are linked to the history of uncontacted peoples in Ecuador.
Director: Carlos Andrés Vera
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: February 5, 2007
Screenplay
Music: Mauricio Vicencio
Cinematography: Francisco X. Cevallos
Editing: Frantz Jaramillo
Production: Cámara Oscura
Country: Ecuador
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
amazon rainforest, jungle, massacre, indigenous peoples, uncontacted tribes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taromenani about?
- In May 2003, around 30 women and children were murdered in the Ecuadorian jungle. The victims belonged to the Taromenani clan, an uncontacted indigenous group in Ecuador. The massacre was left in impunity and oblivion. This documentary explores the history of contact with the Huaorani decades ago, the death of Alejandro Labaka in 1987 and recent attacks on loggers in the area, to discover that these events are linked to the history of uncontacted peoples in Ecuador.
- Who directed Taromenani?
- Taromenani was directed by Carlos Andrés Vera.
- How long is Taromenani?
- Taromenani has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Taromenani?
- Taromenani is a Documentary film.
- Where was Taromenani produced?
- Taromenani was produced in Ecuador.