Walking The Black Line - Production Log
With the movie, we can give back to the Kogi what belongs to them:
Their land.
Not only does the land belong to them, they also belong to the land - of which they see themselves as caring Guardians.
We are a small but dedicated film team, brought together by our shared passion for storytelling and cultural preservation. Our goal is to shine a light on their unique perspective and contribute to the broader conversation about indigenous cultures and the need for environmental preservation.
The discovery of America?
At the time of its "discovery", the whole of America was described as a wild, untouched land and thus seemed free for European settlement. However, the settlers did not realise that the indigenous peoples who lived there were highly developed cultures that managed and cared for nature in deep contact with its rhythms and principles. What they have left behind was: Biodiversity. Something the europeans didn’t even grasp during the time of arrival.
In the course of the land seizure, indigenous groups were pushed further and further out of their territories all over the American continent.
By supporting the movie you contribute to the protection of a land that was always theirs - but not just that - the land prospered under their guidance!
Become a part of this journey!
Why becoming part of this journey has an impact:
1. Preserving Cultural Heritage: The Kogi tribe is an ancient civilization with traditions and knowledge that are invaluable to our shared human history. By supporting us, you play a vital role in preserving their heritage for generations to come.
2. Environmental Stewardship: The Sierra Nevada is a crucial ecological hotspot, and the Kogi have been its guardians for centuries. Your contribution will help us highlight their sustainable practices, fostering a deeper appreciation for our planet's delicate ecosystems.
3. Empowering Communities: Your pledge directly supports the Kogi community, providing them with a platform to share their story and giving them the agency to shape the narrative of their own culture.
4. Global Understanding: In a world that often seems divided, our documentary serves as a bridge, connecting people across cultures and continents. It's an opportunity to learn from the Kogi's profound insights and find common ground in our shared humanity.
5. Production Quality: With your help, we can ensure that this documentary meets the highest standards of storytelling, cinematography, and production quality, allowing us to do justice to the depth and beauty of the Kogi way of life.
By pledging today, you become an essential part of this cinematic journey, a patron of cultural preservation, and an advocate for environmental sustainability. Your support, no matter the size, has a significant impact.
Let’s come together to celebrate and honor the Kogi tribe’s legacy. Join us on this cinematic adventure and be a part of something truly special.
Thank you for your generous contribution!
Sincerely,
Your Filmteam
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Become an essential part of this cinematic journey, a patron of cultural preservation, and an advocate for environmental sustainability. Your support, no matter the size, has a significant impact.
This feature length documentary that takes on the individual, social and environmental challenges of our world from two distinct perspectives. It follows the journey of the unlikely friendship between Arregoces, a young indigenous Kogi from the mountains of Colombia and Lucas, a German author and social entrepreneur.
Representative of the Kagaba (Kogi) of the Sierra Nevada in Colombia Principal of the Kogi school, translator of the Mamos, one of the first traditional leaders with a university degree in economics. One of the first Kogi to ride a motorbike. 🏍️
Born in the indigenous Kogi village in Domingueca in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marte in Colombia, she‘s been chosen by the elders to study our western worlds and become a defender of her people and a protector of mother earth.
Lucas Buchholz works on the transformation towards a regenerative economy and society. He inspires, advises and accompanies organisations that want to consciously place the well-being of people and the planet at the centre of their economic activities. One key to this is the wisdom of indigenous peoples. Lucas shows how our modern world can learn from cultures, some of which have lived regeneratively and life-affirmingly for millennia. He founded the organisation Living Future, as well as the consultancy re:ground, and is working on a film project. Lucas lived with the indigenous Kogi people in Colombia and is the author of two books.
Filmemacher, Kameramann, Cutter, Spielplatzdesigner. Gründer von FILMING FOR CHANGE, dreht und schneidet Dokumentarfilme seit über 20 Jahren. Lebt seit 15 Jahren in Gemeinschaften und seit 6 Jahren in der Gemeinschaft Tempelhof mit 150 Menschen.
Enjoying fatherhood, storytelling, worldbuilding, learning from mother earth & weaving new thoughts from what she taught. I like perfectly ripe blackberries and good brushes. Co-founder of @konduktum. Working for systemic change in the creator economy!