The memory of the butterflies, Tatiana Fuentes Sadowski, director

Tatiana Fuentes Sadowski's documentary "The Memory of Butterflies", was inspired by a photograph of two Indigenous men, Omarino and Aredomi, who were taken to London around the early 20th century to be "civilized." This image prompted her to explore their story and the broader impact of the colonial rubber trade in Latin America. In her research, Sadowski faced challenges in uncovering this complex history, particularly in deconstructing official narratives. Engaging with Indigenous communities in Peru, she shared the photograph and documented their reactions, which significantly influenced the documentary's direction. Through this film, Sadowski aims to recover lost stories from the rubber boom era, offering a counter-history to colonial narratives.