fahrenheit
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sandboy

synopsis

A gifted young Wayuu faces a choice: leave his community to seek a better life or stay in a world overshadowed by smuggling.

original title
El niño de arena
english title
Sandboy
country
Colombia
format
feature documentary
genre
coming of age/drama etnográfico
length
72 min
language
wayuunaiki
status
completed
production company
Fahrenheit in co-production with Señal Colombia
directed by
David Herrera
cast
José Miguel Nuñez, Wilfran Nuñez, Nairovis Nuñez
research
David Herrera
Highlights
chicago children international film festival (2021), wallmapy film festival (2022), nominated as best production for social inclusion - india catalina awards (2023), nominated as best production for collective identities - tal awards latin america (2022)