Cortos Puertorriqueños (Ambiental/Naturaleza) - Latinoamérica en Nosotros

Name: Cortos Puertorriqueños (Ambiental/Naturaleza) - Latinoamérica en Nosotros
Released: 2026-10-08
Duration: 1 h 35 min

Farmers of the Sea (short 20 min) - For the first time, this film unveils the ancestral practice of pot-fishing in Puerto Rico, which is under threat. In the Caribbean island of Vieques, climate change is making fishing more difficult. “Farmers of the Sea” follows the daily life of artisanal fishermen, as they navigate new challenges in pursuit of their catch amidst declining fish populations. Pedro and his crew of "pots-fishermen" find themselves risking their lives by going further into the sea to secure the lobsters that sustain their livelihood, while Cecilia and her partner endure longer hours at the pier to barely catch any fish. Even as this form of livelihood continues to face new challenges, younger generations of Viequenses dream of becoming fishermen, and maintaining the legacy of their fishermen ancestors.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span><br><br>Palafito (short 22 min) - The documentary follows artists Jaime and Javier Suárez in the creation of a monumental installation, while recording the history and challenges of the municipality of Cataño. The work pays tribute to the community of Juana Matos, its residents, and community leaders such as Pedro Carrión, who for decades have defended natural spaces and life in the wetlands. Through a sensitive lens, the documentary captures the historic struggles for the preservation of the mangrove and the memory of the stilt houses, showing how Palafito stands as a living monument to community resistance, to the territory, and to the inseparable relationship between water, land, and those who inhabit them.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span><div><br></div><div>The Coquí Frog: From the Taínos to Climate Change (short 30 min) - In search of the quintessential singer of Puerto Rico, three biologists led by Rafael Joglar document the coqui frogs that still remain in the Carite Forest, where their distinct calls emerge from the chorus of the night. They also travel to El Yunque, where the Dwarf Coqui sings a different tune, as climate change places increasing pressure on Puerto Rico’s 14 species of coqui, five of which are under threat.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>Las jíbaras (short 20 min) - Las Jíbaras is an intimate portrait of two generations of Puerto Rican women reclaiming their connection to the land and to one another through traditional farming practices. Set between the lush mountains of Puerto Rico and the city of San Juan, the film follows the rhythms of planting, shared knowledge, and community building, revealing a way of life rooted in care, resilience, and reciprocity.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></div>PT1H35MNR2026-10-08

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