Maite Jimenez

Deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Kichwa association Kallari cultivates much more than cacao. This short documentary offers an intimate look at the collective efforts of a community based in Napo province, where some of the world’s finest aroma cacao is sustainably grown. Through ancestral knowledge, ecological practices, and a solidarity-based economy, Kallari transforms the land into organic chocolate and affirms its cultural identity amid the challenges of a globalized market.

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In the heart of Pillaro, a small town in Ecuador, a spectacular tradition comes alive every year: the Diablada. This documentary immerses viewers in the lives of those who, from a young age, dress as devils and other iconic characters, meticulously crafting their costumes and preparing for months to bring this ancestral celebration to life from January 1st to 6th. Through transformative masks and tireless dancers, we discover how the community preserves its heritage and strengthens its cultural identity. 'When the Devils Dance' is more than a story of costumes and dance — it is an intimate journey into the collective spirit of a people, where every step, mask, and gesture tells the story of a tradition kept alive year after year, generation after generation.

• Colourist
• Documentary Filmmaker

In the heart of Pillaro, a small town in Ecuador, a spectacular tradition comes alive every year: the Diablada. This documentary immerses viewers in the lives of those who, from a young age, dress as devils and other iconic characters, meticulously crafting their costumes and preparing for months to bring this ancestral celebration to life from January 1st to 6th. Through transformative masks and tireless dancers, we discover how the community preserves its heritage and strengthens its cultural identity. 'When the Devils Dance' is more than a story of costumes and dance — it is an intimate journey into the collective spirit of a people, where every step, mask, and gesture tells the story of a tradition kept alive year after year, generation after generation.

• Colourist
• Documentary Filmmaker

In the heart of Pillaro, a small town in Ecuador, a spectacular tradition comes alive every year: the Diablada. This documentary immerses viewers in the lives of those who, from a young age, dress as devils and other iconic characters, meticulously crafting their costumes and preparing for months to bring this ancestral celebration to life from January 1st to 6th. Through transformative masks and tireless dancers, we discover how the community preserves its heritage and strengthens its cultural identity. 'When the Devils Dance' is more than a story of costumes and dance — it is an intimate journey into the collective spirit of a people, where every step, mask, and gesture tells the story of a tradition kept alive year after year, generation after generation.

• Colourist
• Documentary Filmmaker

In the heart of Pillaro, a small town in Ecuador, a spectacular tradition comes alive every year: the Diablada. This documentary immerses viewers in the lives of those who, from a young age, dress as devils and other iconic characters, meticulously crafting their costumes and preparing for months to bring this ancestral celebration to life from January 1st to 6th. Through transformative masks and tireless dancers, we discover how the community preserves its heritage and strengthens its cultural identity. 'When the Devils Dance' is more than a story of costumes and dance — it is an intimate journey into the collective spirit of a people, where every step, mask, and gesture tells the story of a tradition kept alive year after year, generation after generation.

• Colourist
• Documentary Filmmaker

In the heart of Pillaro, a small town in Ecuador, a spectacular tradition comes alive every year: the Diablada. This documentary immerses viewers in the lives of those who, from a young age, dress as devils and other iconic characters, meticulously crafting their costumes and preparing for months to bring this ancestral celebration to life from January 1st to 6th. Through transformative masks and tireless dancers, we discover how the community preserves its heritage and strengthens its cultural identity. 'When the Devils Dance' is more than a story of costumes and dance — it is an intimate journey into the collective spirit of a people, where every step, mask, and gesture tells the story of a tradition kept alive year after year, generation after generation.

• Colourist
• Documentary Filmmaker