2024 Public Award Programme
We Are Guardians
Saturday 09.11.2024 | 17:30
Edivan Guajajara & Chelsea Greene & Robert Grobman (Brazil & USA | 2023 | 1:22 mins)
Language: Portuguese, English
Subtitles : English
Moderation Language: English
KoKi CINEMA ROOM
In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, thousands of people are unlawfully invading protected lands, devastating centuries-old forests for resources and fast profits. Now as the health of the entire Amazon teeters at the edge, will Brazil and the world take notice?
Indigenous forest guardian Marçal Guajajara and Indigenous leader Puyr Tembé stand at the frontlines of this fight, risking their lives to protect their ancestral lands from relentless invasions and deforestation. On the other side–Valdir, an illegal logger, is trapped in a desperate struggle to make ends meet and sees no other way than continuing to cut down the forest.
This is the powerful narrative at the heart of We Are Guardians — a story of hope and resilience amidst an unfolding crisis. Through a tapestry of voices, this award-winning documentary provides a raw and intimate look at the lives of those closest to the Amazon and peels back the layers of this critical situation to reveal a story that ultimately affects all of us. The film is an exploration of the human spirit and our collective responsibility to protect the fragile balance of our world. Ultimately, it illuminates a path forward, where hope and unity can guide us toward a brighter future for the Amazon and our planet.
Note: Although no entrance fee is required, it is recommended to book in advance. Choose the film session you are interested in on our Filmfreeway platform (tickets are organised per film name and follow the chronological order of our festival). There are no assigned seats. Please come half an hour before the session. We will give away the tickets that haven’t been collected 15 minutes before the session starts.
 | The cinema is accessible via a ramp. | |
 |  | There are also toilets accessible with a wheelchair. However assistance might be required since there are a few (heavy) doors to open to arrive to it. |
 | The cinema room is equipped with an inductive sound system. We use two microphones for the discussion afterwards (one for the moderator and/ or speaker, one for the public). | |
| Information about languages is provided above. We tend to provide live interpretation towards English or German when needed (it might be whispered). However live interpretation is harder to put into place when some speakers are taking part online. | ||
€ | No entrance fee is required. We invite our public to support the festival through a donation at the end of the sessions. You decide how much you want to give. | |