The Lost Children

2024 [SPANISH]

Documentary

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Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 88% · 5 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 88% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.0/10 10 3322 3.3K

amazon rainforest indigenous peoples plane crash

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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by timbrokling 8 / 10

A rescue story within another very relevant story

This is a story about the rescue operation for the Colombian children how got lost after the plane crash in the Amazone forest.But it tells another relevant story, the story of the indigenous people. And how they were treated for decades. A story about how unbelievable and important their knowledge of the jungle is. And that is would be impossible to find the children without that knowledge.It even raises the question if the children wanted to be found by the soldiers who were looking for them, because of the past and because of themselves being indigenous.This is a relevant documentary which shows you how important it is to keep our bond with nature and that true knowledge goes so much deeper than the knowledge we have in our western society and which we think is superior, because it is not.Go see it!
Reviewed by panta-4 8 / 10

Addressing broader themes of loss, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit

Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel, Lali Houghton, and Jorge Duran, "The Lost Children" is a powerful and moving documentary that follows the harrowing experience of four young siblings who become lost in the vast and treacherous Amazon rainforest after a tragic plane crash. The film not only highlights the physical trials faced by the Mucutuy children but also explores the emotional and psychological impacts of their struggle.The documentary begins with a concise introduction to the Mucutuy family, setting the context for their ill-fated journey from their isolated home near Araracuara to San José del Guaviare. The filmmakers expertly blend archival footage, interviews, and dramatic reenactments to craft a compelling narrative that draws viewers into a world divided yet united in the quest to save these young lives. Initially, the Indigenous people of the forest, who formed the rescue teams, did not collaborate with the army soldiers, leading to separate search efforts. However, as the weeks passed and the urgency to find the children intensified, both groups began to support one another, ultimately forging friendships. This search operation, dubbed Operation Hope, unexpectedly united the people of Colombia, showcasing a historic collaboration between soldiers and Indigenous communities that led to successful outcomes.The directors have skillfully balanced the documentary's emotional depth with moments of lightness and warmth, while also addressing broader themes of loss, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit, resulting in a profoundly impactful viewing experience.
Reviewed by lornak-18008 7 / 10

Amazing Story of Survival

True account of four children surviving a plane crash that killed all the adults including their mother. The crash happen in the Amazon jungle and I can't imagine a worse place except maybe high up on a snowy mountain. The children leave the wreck and start walking. The Colombian government sends huge helicopters full of soldiers to try and find the children. The indigenous people send another group of volunteers. Meanwhile there are rebels inhabiting the jungle and the other two groups needed to stay away from them. We see mostly the two groups search under horrible conditions. Most of it is actual footage from the search and actual searchers telling their own accounts with some re-enactments. The sheer will it took to spend 40 days under these conditions, speaks to the resilience of the both the searchers and even more amazingly, the children. Well made documentary.
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