"Focusing our trench". The rise of indigenous cinema in the Chaco province (Argentina)

Abstract

This article examines different social and political events that led to the formation of an Indigenous Cinema Space within the State in the province of Chaco. After providing a regional overview to understand the emergence of Indigenous Media in Latin America, this article highlights three key milestones that made possible the emergence of this cinema in the province of Chaco, articulating what happened at local, national and continental level. Finally, it reflects on the link between indigenous people, State and colonialism within the framework of cinema.