UTAMA-The forgotten lands: from 13 October to the cinema

The drama of climate change and the cost of human life, narrated in “UTAMA-Forgotten lands”. Distributed by Officine Ubu, in cinemas on October 13th; a direct and harsh glimpse into the distant landscapes of Bolivia in Alejandro Loayza-Grisi’s first work

After winning the Grand Jury Prize al Sundance Film Festival 2022; arrives in Italian cinemas with the next October 13, UTAMA – The forgotten lands.

Distributed by Office Now; the drama of climate change and drought, experienced in the Bolivian director’s first filmor Alexander Loayza-Grisi. The marvelous uncontaminated landscapes of the South American plateau, able to tell current social and environmental issues with deep criticism and sensitivity.

UTAMA-The forgotten lands: the charm and rawness of the land

Time passes slowly in the distant land cracked and parched dell’Bolivian Altiplano, more than 3,500 meters above sea level. An elderly Quechua couple of llama breeders, Virginia e Left over, they are the only ones to carry on a humble routine. When their grandson arrives Clever, Virginio immediately perceives that he is only there to persuade them to move to the city. The persistent drought and the lack of water, afflicts him more and more.

But a strange omen begins to make its way into him. Suddenly, time becomes more precious than ever, putting the couple in a dilemma: stay and wait for heavy rains or follow in the footsteps of other Quechua and leave their home for the city?

The human cost and the weight of climate change, in a mix dthe charm and rawness in one of the most vulnerable territories. As stated by director Alejandro Loayza-Grisi:

The reflections and portraits that highlight the deep gazes of the characters are my tools to tell a story that deeply questions social, environmental and human issues in these times of change.

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