Award-Winning Documentary 'Adieu Sauvage' Explores Crisis Among Colombia's Cacua People

The film, airing on France 2, delves into the emotional struggles and cultural erosion faced by the Cacua community in the Amazon.

Directed by Sergio Guataquira Sarmiento, 'Adieu Sauvage' is a poignant exploration of the Cacua, a Colombian indigenous group grappling with high suicide rates.
The documentary is shot in black and white to emphasize the emotional depth and focus on the community's struggles without distraction.
Sarmiento, of Amerindian descent himself, spent four months living with the Cacua to understand the profound sense of loss affecting their youth.
The film reveals the impact of cultural and spiritual dispossession on the Cacua, contributing to their mental health crisis.
'Adieu Sauvage' has received multiple awards for its sensitive portrayal of a community in distress, highlighting the urgent need for cultural preservation.