Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 03 - Swords and Harpoons
(Espadas y arpones)
Carlos Cortés Riquelme | Documentary, Series
2024 | 30 minutes | Chile
Two families from Taltal and Caldera hunt swordfish with harpoons, chasing currents at sea, echoing ancient Chango hunting traditions.
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Synopsis
Two families of hunters from the towns of Taltal and Caldera employ the swordfish hunting technique using the harpoon method. To capture their prey, they must venture out to sea, seeking the point where two powerful ocean currents converge, causing a change in temperature. The spirit and skill of these contemporary hunters evoke the ancient hunting practices of the Changos, who, in times past, ventured into these same waters to hunt large animals.
Series Description
A six-part documentary series that shows how the culture of the Chango people, considered extinct until a couple of years ago, is still deeply rooted among many artisanal fishermen who live in the coastal territory of northern Chile.
Reviews
"Through an intimate and visually striking narrative, the series immerses us in the lives of the small-scale fishermen who inhabit the nation’s coastal regions—people who have kept alive the traditions, techniques, and worldview of their ancestors—taking us on a journey through memory and craftsmanship." — Daphne Riffo, Espacio 13C
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Pragda subjects
Agriculture + Food
Anthropology
Culture + Identity
Environment + Sustainability
Geography
History
Indigenous Peoples
South America
Keywords
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Festivals
MVD Film Festival - Best Documentary Series; New World Film Festival - Best Series
DIRECTOR: Carlos Cortés Riquelme
NATIONALITY: Chile
YEAR: 2024
GENRE: Documentary, Series
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 05 - The Great Settlement
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Descendants of the Sea, Ep. 06 - Chango Robe's Raft
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