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Film 'Our Land' Exposes Land Theft Legacy
2 Mar
Summary
- Documentary uncovers land theft and murder of indigenous leader Javier Chocobar.
- Film explores centuries-old colonialist legacy of property theft in Latin America.
- Award-winning film 'Our Land' to premiere in U.S. theaters on May 1.
Lucrecia Martel's acclaimed documentary, Our Land, is set to premiere in U.S. theaters on May 1, marking its initial release at Film Forum in New York City before a limited national rollout.
The film chronicles the story of Javier Chocobar, a member of the indigenous Chuchagasta community in Argentina's Tucumán Province. In 2009, Chocobar was tragically killed when he attempted to protect his community from eviction by a local landowner and former police officers.
Martel's documentary expands on this event, triangulating the murder trial with the lives of Chocobar and his people. It also delves into the centuries-old colonialist legacy of land and property theft prevalent throughout Latin America.
In addition to Our Land, a restored 4K version of Martel's 2008 narrative film, The Headless Woman, will also be re-released theatrically. The Headless Woman has previously been recognized as one of the best films of the 21st century.
