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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Pragda subjects
Biography
Culture + Identity
Economics + Social Class Issues
Family
Indigenous Peoples
Latin American Studies
Race + Ethnicity
Sociology
South America
Visual Arts
Keywords
Clips
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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