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Biabu Chupea: Breaking the Silence

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Biabu Chupea is a powerful documentary that explores the right of women to make decisions about their own bodies, through the intimate story of Luz, a member of the Embera Chamí Indigenous community in Colombia. Years after leaving her ancestral territory upon discovering she had undergone genital mutilation as a child, Luz lives in exile—disconnected from her roots, but still trying to honor the cultural memory that remains.

Her only bond to her community is Claudia, a fellow Embera woman and trusted friend. Witnessing Luz’s silent pain, Claudia embarks on a journey back to the territory to engage in a profound dialogue with other Embera Chamí women about the traditional practice of ablation and the intergenerational trauma it has caused. Through weaving, song, and storytelling, the film opens a space for healing, resistance, and collective reflection.

At its heart, this documentary challenges viewers to consider: Are women truly free to determine the fate of their own bodies?

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