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The Winds’ Thirst

Directed by:

Alejandro Valbuena

Produced by:

Vanessa Cáceres

Production Company

Curare Films

Contact:

  • Year

    2025

  • Format

    Editing

  • Length

    90 min

  • Country

    Colombia / Canada

Synopsis

Set in La Guajira, «The Wind’s Thirst» follows leaders Misael, Tita, and Jazmine as they resist 35 years of coal mining and the threat of wind turbines on Wayuu land. Mining has ravaged 600 km² and displaced 60,000 indigenous people. As green corporations proceed without consultation, Wayuu leaders fight to protect their rights and territory.

  • Alejandro

    Valbuena

    Director

    Arawak artist Alejandro Valbuena, a prominent 1st AD, has worked on films showcased at Berlinale, TIFF, and Sundance. His project «»The Wind’s Thirst,»» won the Breakthrough pitch at Hot Docs 2023 and secured a CBC deal. He is a Eurodoc, Doc Institute, and EFM ToolBox alumnus.

  • Vanessa

    Cáceres

    Producer

    Vanessa Caceres is a trilingual film producer with an Industrial Engineering background. Her notable works include “Carjacking,” “Generation Wolf,” and “Undocumented.” She participated in SundanceCollab, ReelWorld’s fellowship, and is supported by TelefilmCanada, CMF, and the Harold Greenberg Fund.

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