The Condor & The Eagle

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NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY

2019
France / United States / Canada
82 mins
English, Spanish
Documentary Film Competition

Directed By	Sophie Guerra, Clement Guerra
Produced By	Janet MacGillicray, Alexandra Johnes

Four Indigenous environmental leaders embark on an extraordinary trans-continental adventure from the Canadian plains to deep into the heart of the Amazonian jungle to unite the peoples of North and South America and deepen the meaning of Climate Justice. “The Condor & The Eagle” documentary offers a glimpse into a developing spiritual renaissance as the film’s four protagonists learn from each other’s long legacy of resistance to colonialism and its extractive economy. Their path through the jungle takes them on an unexpectedly challenging and liberating journey, which will forever change their attachment to the Earth and one another.

Oscar-winning Producer / Editor Douglas Blush says:”This documentary takes the struggle for Climate Justice beyond the standard borders of separate nations and shows a new, larger movement rising up across many Indigenous peoples, using thrilling cinematography, deeply personal stories and the urgency of tomorrow’s headlines. The Condor & The Eagle is both a profound work of climate journalism and an exhilarating, emotional adventure film”.

About the Director

Sophie Guerra has been concentrating on researching the health impacts of environmental pollution for the past 10 years. After completing her Master’s Degree in Pharmacology in 2012, she decided to live her passion for films, which she sees as a powerful strategic way to reach out to a larger audience. Clèment Guerra has been working as an international marketing consultant manager in London, as well as a professional photographer. He has been focusing on creating his own independent production company, promoting a creative approach for documentary films as an innovative social change tool.