Category
Documentary
director
Vanni Mangoni, Luis Robledo
production
Alexandra “Sasha” Compuesto
country
USA
format
HD, DCP
runtime
72 min
year
2020
language
English, Spanish
subtitled_versions
English
genre
Spirituality, Science & Technology, Society
THE SONG THAT CALLS YOU HOME
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Synopsis

The Song That Calls You Home is a personal, scientific and mystical exploration of Amazonian curanderismo - with focus on Ayahuasca and Master Plants, their healing and visionary properties and risks - along with the wondrous world of the Shipibo people and their songs. In recent years the use of Ayahuasca has become widely known, often talked of as a potentially life-changing experience. However, there is not much information about other rainforest Master Plants that have medicinal qualities and capacity to bring about profound healing and transformation. In this film, we explore the realm of Amazonian plants and the Shipibo traditional way of establishing a connection with the spirit through diet and ceremony. This movie aims to function as a bridge for those seeking to understand the facts and dynamics behind the experience of Ayahuasca.

Festivals

  • "Best Documentary", The Psychedelic Film and Music Festival, USA, 2021
  • Amsterdam World IFF, The Netherlands, 2021
  • "Award of Excellence Special Mention [&] Award of Excellence Original Score", Impact Docs Awards, USA, 2022
  • "Best Documentary", Beyond The Curve Film Festival, France (2023)
  • "Honorable Mention", Lily Film Festival, Ukraine (2023)