Yanuni

I watched Yanuni last night at its Brazilian Premiere in São Paulo and was deeply touched by both the film and the filmmakers mission behind the project.

From the first shot to the final scene, we are taken on an intimate journey into the lives of Juma and Hugo with such an honest and poignant narrative that the two hours slips by as if in a dream. That its tone and style is a departure from Ladkani's previous works is refreshing - while it still does tactical serious issues it does so with a greater sense of intimacy and atmosphere than his previous films. The sound design and score especially evoke both the magic and the tension of conflicting Juma's worlds with superb elegance.

At a time when the world needs to re-engage with the plight of the Amazon and its people, this film's mission overtly sets out to bring those issues back to the Limelight. Here's hoping those that need to hear what it has to say are listening.

What a powerful film! Yanuni is a visually rich and deeply personal documentary that follows an indigenous activist defending her home in the Amazon. Through poetic imagery and quiet resilience, it exposes the human cost of environmental destruction. The film balances beauty and urgency, showing that resistance is not only political but also spiritual - a fight to keep identity, memory, and land alive.

Simultaneously sensitive and powerful, like the main female character, this film connects you emotionally to the urgency of acting - in ANY way possible - to change the impending future we are hurtling towards. It is a reminder that there is no planet B, and humanity is worth saving. Highly recommend with my full heart! And incredible cinematography, to boot!

I rarely write reviews, but this one deserves it. Yanuni pulled me in completely. The story of Juma and Hugo is both heartbreaking and powerful. You feel the fear, the love, and the fight for survival in every frame. It's one of those films that stays with you long after the credits end and I can only recommend seeing it for yourself!

Besides being beautiful and moving, YANUNI is eye-opening! Even brazillians don't know half of the struggles adressed in the documentary. And we should!

It's one thing to read an article about the plight of indigenous peoples and another to actually see it! It makes your blood boil and your heart break. "Our future is not for sale!" A must-watch!