05/03/2026
EARTH WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION | FILM
Pachamama
An Animated Film Directed by Juan Antin
Written by Christophe Poujol and Juan Antin
A Doghouse Films Production © 2018
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Set in 16th century South America, in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Pachamama is a colorful animated feature by Argentine director Juan Antín and produced by Didier Brunner (The Secret of Kells, Ernest and Celestine) through his Paris-based studio, Folivari. Determined to tell a story from an Indigenous perspective, Antín harnessed pre-Columbian iconography, including repetitive geometrical patterns particular to the region’s clothing and art, as the basis for the film’s character and production design.
Pachamama places at the center of its narrative 10-year-old Tepulpaï, a vivacious young boy with aspirations of becoming a respected shaman. But as his community engages in a ceremonial offering to the great spirit of Pachamama, an Incan overlord disrupts their sacred time and confiscates the town’s highly symbolic golden statue, which connects them to the Earth. Using this as an opportunity to prove himself, Tepulpaï embarks on a journey to recover the invaluable icon alongside his friend Naira and her pet llama.
The film was nominated at the Cesar Awards, France’s highest film honors. Pachamama is available online.
Watch the film here 🌿🩷
https://www.netflix.com/title/81029736?fromWatch=true&source=35
