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Nudsu (Nuchus)

"Nudsu" is a documentary short film shot in the community of Uggubseni, in the Guna Yala comarca, by young Gunadule filmmakers from the same community. The film explores the deep significance of the Nudsu (Nuchus), sacred anthropomorphic figures used in traditional Guna medicine. Through ancestral stories and the voices of the community’s elders, the documentary unveils the mystical origin of these spiritual guardians and their role in the Gunadule worldview. More than just a visual testimony, "Nudsu" is a tribute to the wisdom of Guna leaders and the spiritual connection that breathes life into these protectors of harmony and balance.

  • Ulu Films
    Producer
    Cooproductores
  • Muyuna Fest
    Producer
    Cooproductores
  • Betzaira Brenes
    Key Cast
    Segundo Asistente de Cámara
  • Jasiel Gónzales
    Key Cast
    Operador de Cámara
  • Beujamin Brenes
    Key Cast
    Entrevistador 2
  • Yoiner Benitez
    Key Cast
    Operador de Cámara
  • Massiel Lombardo
    Key Cast
    Video Assist Operator
  • Ximena Navas
    Key Cast
    Entrevistadora
  • Yovanka Gonzalez
    Key Cast
    Guionista
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Nudsu (Nuchus)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 21, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Panama
  • Country of Filming:
    Panama
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director