Efectos del petróleo en comunidades amazónicas del Ecuador en documental "Voces de la Selva".

Abstract

This audiovisual project develops the documentary short film “Voces de la Selva” (Voices of the Jungle), a work focused on highlighting the relationship between Amazonian communities, their territory, and the socio-environmental consequences resulting from oil activity in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Through the testimony of Cecilia Grefa, the documentary offers a close perspective on the experiences, concerns, and ways of life of those who inhabit these territories, combining direct interviews with observational images, landscape resources, and symbolic elements linked to nature and cultural identity. The audiovisual proposal primarily uses natural settings, wide shots of the jungle and rivers, medium shots during the testimonies, and close-up shots of elements such as water, soil, vegetation, waste, and everyday activities. The editing establishes contrasts between Amazonian biodiversity and evidence of oil-related intervention, such as altered waters, pipelines, waste, and gas flares, creating a narrative that moves between contemplation, testimony, and environmental denunciation. From a documentary perspective, the work seeks to contribute to the audiovisual memory of Amazonian communities and to promote reflection on the importance of preserving the territory, biodiversity, and cultural practices in the face of extractive processes.