Nunkui
Apr 21, 2026 · 1h 31m
Director
Verenice BenítezOverview
Nunkui, the female spirit of the garden. Nunkui, the name of a Shuar girl in a lush world of plants, animals, spirits and an extended family. Between premonitory dreams and mining conflicts in the Amazonian Cóndor mountain range, Nunkui searches for her place in the world, influenced by her grandfather Yaunchu, an old Shuar leader.
Cast of Nunkui
Crew of Nunkui
Verenice BenítezDirector, Writer, Co-Producer
Isabella ParraProducer- Pascale MarinDirector of Photography
- Carlos Ruiz-TagleEditor
- Daniela PeñaCasting
- Carlos Fagua MedinaCasting Coordinator
- Carolina SolerSecond Assistant Director
- Analía TorresAssistant Director of Photography
- Arsenio CadenaSound
- César CardenasArt Direction
- Domingo AnkuashAssociate Producer
- Joy PenrozCo-Producer
- Sylvain GrainCo-Producer
- Sebastián JatzMusic
About Nunkui
What is Nunkui about?
Nunkui, the female spirit of the garden. Nunkui, the name of a Shuar girl in a lush world of plants, animals, spirits and an extended family. Between premonitory dreams and mining conflicts in the Amazonian Cóndor mountain range, Nunkui searches for her place in the world, influenced by her grandfather Yaunchu, an old Shuar leader.
When was Nunkui released?
Nunkui was released on April 21, 2026.
How long is Nunkui?
Nunkui runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Who directed Nunkui?
Nunkui was directed by Verenice Benítez.
Who is in the cast of Nunkui?
The cast of Nunkui includes Sana Maiche (Nunkui), Domingo Ankuash (Yaunchu), Entsa Maiche (Ana), Diana Mashenda (Tía Rosa) and Blanca Lewin (Maria).