Project

Willka Amaru is a Wak’akamayoq, a spiritual healer of the Andes chosen by the Apus—the sacred mountain spirits—through four lightning strikes. As extractivism, evangelization, and the commodification of spirituality threaten his land, he is guided by his dreams to pass on ancestral knowledge and restore balance with Pachamama.

A collaboration between the Andes and Europe

This film is carried by a team of Peruvian directors and producers, deeply rooted in the Andean territory.

The Voices of the World association supports the production of this project from Europe to contribute to the preservation of these ancestral knowledges.

This collaboration was born from a human encounter and a shared vision: to document and transmit cultures that still hold essential knowledge today about our relationship with the living world.

Through this partnership, we aim to build bridges between territories by fostering a respectful and contextualized circulation of ancestral knowledge, and by supporting forms of dissemination that reconnect audiences with these vital issues.

How do we support the project ?

Voices of the World acts as a bridge between the Andes and Europe.

We contribute to:

• International digital communication strategy

• Fundraising efforts in Europe

• Coordination of the crowdfunding campaign

• Distribution of the film to European festivals and partners

Whenever possible, we also support the production team on the ground.

Why do we support the project ?

We chose to support this project for several reasons.

A Project Led by a Local Team

WritThe film is directed by an experienced Peruvian team with deep ties to the land and communities they document. They share Voices of the World’s values and professional ethics, ensuring an authentic and respectful portrayal of Andean culture

Ancestral Knowledge Under Threat

The film explores pressing challenges facing traditional cultures today:

• Mining exploitation and the destruction of ancestral lands

• The expansion of evangelization

• Cultural appropriation and the distortion of traditions through neo-shamanism

A Land That Has Deeply Transformed Us

The Andes are a territory we have been fortunate to encounter—one that has left an indelible mark on us. Here, ancestral cosmovisions and practices endure, particularly in the remote highlands where Aymara and Quechua communities live. These are philosophies of life rooted in connection: connection to oneself, to others, and to all living beings.

A Project with Impact

The film also supports La Otra Escuela, a local initiative that trains young people in audiovisual tools. This empowers them to document and preserve the wisdom of their elders, ensuring that ancestral knowledge continues to thrive for future generations.

Beyond the story of one man, the film explores questions that concern us all:

• Our connection to the land

• Our relationship with the living world

• The transmission of knowledge between generations

• The place of tradition in the contemporary world

In a world defined by relentless technological and digital acceleration, it feels more urgent than ever to remember where we come from—and what binds us to life itself.

A Universal Reflection

A Promising Project

Several elements have convinced us of this film’s strong potential:

A unique subject, rarely explored in documentary cinema

An intimate narrative made possible by the personal connection between the director and the protagonist

Universal themes: land, spirituality, ecology, and transmission

A growing interest in the Andes, reflected in the many reports and documentaries produced in recent years

An experienced professional team, with a track record of internationally broadcast films

A film shot in Quechua, an ancestral language of the Andes, carrying a strong local cultural significance

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