On Suspicion: Zokunentu

(Bajo sospecha: Zokunentu)
Daniel Díaz Oyarzún | Documentary

2022 | 67 minutes | Chile

A journey through the works of Mapuche artist Bernardo Oyarzún, exploring identity, spirituality, territory and racial justice in contemporary Chile.

Synopsis

Filmmaker Daniel Díaz’s life takes a pivotal turn following the racial profiling and wrongful arrest of his uncle, Bernardo Oyarzún, a renowned Mapuche visual artist. This personal and painful event compels Díaz to explore the intergenerational impact of systemic racism, the loss of indigenous identity, and the erasure of cultural heritage.

Blending historical reckoning with personal storytelling, the documentary incorporates Mapuche language and worldview as acts of cultural reclamation and resistance. Through poignant reflections and bold aesthetics, Díaz gives voice to a criminalized and marginalized identity, reframing it as a source of strength and dignity. His work offers a compelling contribution to conversations on indigenous rights, cultural memory, and the politics of representation, making this film an essential exploration of racial and social justice in a rapidly changing Chile.

Reviews

“The film is a journey through the works of the celebrated Mapuche visual artist Bernardo Oyarzún from Daniel Díaz’s perspective, his nephew, who proposes a reflection on identity, spirituality, territory and racial justice in contemporary Chile.” – Heidy M., Hye’s Musings

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Festivals

Hot Docs; International First Peoples’ Festival; SANFIC Santiago International Film Festival; La Serena Film Festival; Havana Film Festival in NY - Special Mention; ANTOFACINE Film Festival - Winner Best Music (documentary); FICVIÑA Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Daniel Díaz Oyarzún

NATIONALITY: Chile

YEAR: 2022

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish; Mapuche; Indigenous languages; Other languages

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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