# Yanuni (2026)

> An Indigenous leader confronts lethal threats and political pressure while defending her Amazonian homeland and preparing for motherhood.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7435438

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Drama, Documentary
- Director: Richard Ladkani
- Cast: Juma Xipaia, Hugo Loss, Tuppak Tawary Xipaia, Yanuni Xipaia Loss
- TMDB rating: 8.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36590218/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: urgent, intimate, serious, social justice screening, environmental awareness viewing

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