Our Land

In the documentary Our Land, filmmaker Lucrecia Martel investigates the murder of indigenous leader Javier Chocobar and the colonial legacy of land grabbing in Latin America. Watch this documentary at De Balie in Amsterdam. A murder on indigenous land in Argentina In 2009, three men attempted to evict members of the indigenous Chuschagasta community in northern Argentina from their land. The men claimed ownership of the land, were armed, and killed community leader Javier Chocobar. The murder was captured on video. After nine years of protests and a legal battle, a trial finally took place. Lucrecia Martel portrays a true story. In Our Land, Argentine filmmaker Lucrecia Martel—known for feature films such as Zama and La ciénaga —examines this true story from multiple perspectives. You follow the murder trial, the life of Chocobar and his community, and the broader colonial legacy of land grabbing in Latin America. It is her first work of non-fiction. More than a lawsuit Our Land goes beyond the trial alone. The documentary raises questions about property, power, and centuries-old injustice that persists to this day. Are you interested in this subject? Attend the screening at De Balie in Amsterdam and use the link on this page to reserve tickets.