The Daughters of the Moon Trilogy Arrives in Colombian Theaters
After a successful run at national and international festivals, the documentary trilogy Daughters of the Moon, directed by David Herrera, is set to premiere in theaters across the country. Screenings will take place at venues such as the Cinemateca de Bogotá, Procinal Las Américas in Medellín, the Museo de Arte Moderno de Medellín (MAMM), the Cinemateca del Caribe in Barranquilla, and the Cinemateca La Tertulia in Cali.
Comprising three films shot within Indigenous communities, the trilogy presents stories of female leadership, resilience, and spirituality, told through an intimate and ethnographic lens. The releases will be staggered as follows:
-Mother (Mûpã) – August 14, 2025
-Dreaming Girl (Ouutsü) – September 18, 2025
-Woodland Spirit (Wakani) – October 16, 2025
THE FILMS
Mother (Mûpã): The disappearance of a 13-year-old Embera girl, forced by her parents to marry a teacher, awakens the maternal instinct of Morelia, pushing her to use her influence as a governor to find her. Filmed in the Embera language with Spanish subtitles, it blends drama with an ethnographic approach. Festivals: DocsMX – Mexico City International Documentary Film Festival, MIDBO – Bogotá International Documentary Showcase, FICDEH – International Human Rights Film Festival, PACCPA – Panorama du Cinéma Colombien Paris, Wallmapu International Indigenous Film Festival.
Dreaming Girl (Ouutsü): In the deserts of La Guajira, Virginia, a young Wayúu woman, is driven by recurring dreams to embark on a journey with her mother. Visions of her late grandmother and her ambition to become the first female leader of her community push her to navigate the tension between tradition and personal aspirations. Filmed in Wayuunaiki with Spanish subtitles, it combines coming-of-age storytelling with ethnographic cinema. Festivals: FICCI – Cartagena International Film Festival.
Woodland Spirit (Wakani): Adriana Samboní, a defender of traditional medicine, believes the Yagé plant is sending her a message that could change the course of her life. These visions intertwine with the memory of the Mocoa landslide, which claimed over 300 lives. Filmed in Spanish, it is an experimental and symbolic narrative. Festivals: Chiledoc Conecta, TAL Awards.
