Steeped in the long oral tradition of Waorani storytelling, Gange Yeti shares her own coming-of-age story as a young Waorani woman living deep within the Amazon rainforest. Following Gange and her community for over 11 years, the film captures her transition from a quiet teenager into a confident young mother at a critical turning point for her culture and rainforest. As the granddaughter of one of the last Waorani elders who lived in complete isolation before outside contact, Gange is determined to capture her grandmother’s unique experience while she still can -- balancing school, motherhood, and tradition along the way.

Audience Award Winner for Best Documentary Feature at the 25th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF25) in 2023.

Directed by: Keith Heyward, Jennifer Berglund, Gange Anita Yeti Enomenga, Obe Beatriz Nenquimo Nihua

This screening is part of the CineNoche series presented in partnership with Cine Las Americas. This season, the monthly series features award winners from the 25th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival.