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Forest up in the Mountain

Documentary · 1h 31m · in cinemas from 13 November

Where to see it

5 screenings in 1 city

5 screenings in Amsterdam

About

A documentary about the 2017 killing of young Mapuche activist Rafael Nahuel in the Patagonian forest and the court proceedings around the case.

Forest Up in the Mountain is a documentary directed by Sofía Bordenave. It begins in 2017, when young Mapuche activist Rafael Nahuel was killed by police in the Patagonian forest. The film follows the site visits and court proceedings that surround the case, bringing together the elements involved in solving the crime. Mirta Ñancunao, Lorena Cañuqueo and Joaquín Rapoport are named in the cast. From the trial of those who shot Nahuel, the film opens onto a broader account of systemic state violence against Argentina's Indigenous population and of the struggle for civil rights and for narrating history.

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Cast and crew

  • Mirta Ñancunaoas Mirta Ñancunao. Documentary
  • Lorena Cañuqueoas Lorena Cañuqueo. Documentary
  • Joaquín Rapoportas Joaquín Rapoport. Documentary
Director
Sofía Bordenave
Written by
Sofía Bordenave, Pablo Martín Weber
Countries
Argentina
Studios
Afuera Producciones, Maleza Cine

Good to know

Running time
1 hour 31 minutes
Language
Spanish
In Dutch cinemas
From 13 November 2026

Questions

How long is Forest up in the Mountain?

1 hour 31 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 51 minutes.

Where can I see Forest up in the Mountain?

There are 5 screenings at 3 cinemas in 1 city. Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Forest up in the Mountain in?

Forest up in the Mountain is in Spanish. A foreign-language film normally plays in its original version with Dutch subtitles.

Who is in Forest up in the Mountain?

Mirta Ñancunao plays Mirta Ñancunao. Documentary, with Lorena Cañuqueo and Joaquín Rapoport.

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