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2025

85m

Documentary

Runa Simi

Sept 21st | 1:00PM

Followed by an in-person appearance and Q&A:

 Augusto Zegarra, Director

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Logline

Fernando, a voice actor from Cusco, Peru, is trying to save his indigenous language from extinction. He dreams of dubbing The Lion King to Quechua. His journey to achieve this will make him re-examine his role as a father and an activist, with his 8 year-old son, as his essential sidekick.

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Synopsis

Directed By: Augusto Zegarra

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Fernando, a voice actor from Cusco, Peru, is trying to save his indigenous language from extinction. He dreams of dubbing The Lion King to Quechua. His journey to achieve this will make him re-examine his role as a father and an activist, with his 8 year-old son, as his essential sidekick.

 

Awards:

  • The Albert Maysles Award (Best New Documentary Director)

  • European Premiere: Sheffield DocFest 2025 - Youth Jury Award

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