Hatun Phaqcha, the Healing Land
(Hatun Phaqcha, Tierra Santa)
Delia Ackerman | Documentary
2021 | 92 minutes | Peru
Exploring Peru’s superfoods, their cultural and nutritional significance, and the threats of monoculture, climate change, and evolving dietary habits.
Synopsis
Peru stands as the cradle of numerous highly nutritious products celebrated globally as 'superfoods.' Despite its profound agricultural and cultural legacy, contemporary Peru grapples with elevated rates of malnutrition and dietary patterns that often neglect these indigenous crops.
The ancient inhabitants of Peru demonstrated remarkable prowess in domesticating and cultivating a diverse array of nutritious crops, facilitated by the country's unparalleled spectrum of climates and ecosystems.
Hatun Phaqcha, The Healing Land underscores the critical significance of preserving and responsibly stewarding these foods. It provokes contemplation on the region's susceptibility amidst pressures from a monoculture-driven market and the looming specter of climate change.
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Pragda subjects
Activism
Agriculture + Food
Anthropology
Environment + Sustainability
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Religion + Spirituality
South America
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Festivals
Lima Film Festival – PUCP Community Award Best Film; Public Choice Award; Chicago Latino Film Festival; Málaga Film Festival Best Feature Film Cocina Cinema; Princeton Environmental Film Festival; Spirit Film Festival; Vancouver Independent Film Festival; Toronto International Women Film Festival; International New York Film Festival:
DIRECTOR: Delia Ackerman
NATIONALITY: Peru
YEAR: 2021
GENRE: Documentary
LANGUAGE: Spanish
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult
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