Our Land

The film tells the story of a man and his accomplices who attempt to evict members of the Indigenous community of Chuschagasta in northern Argentina in 2009. This violent act culminates in the murder of the community’s leader, Javier Chocobar, captured on video. Over nine years of protests follow, leading to court proceedings that finally begin in 2018, while the perpetrators remain unpunished during this time.

Our Land combines the voices and photographs of the impacted community with courtroom footage, allowing viewers to understand the deep-rooted issues of colonialism and the struggle for land rights. The documentary provides a stark look at the consequences of land dispossession and the ongoing fight for justice faced by Indigenous peoples. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of land and the rights of those who inhabit it.