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Martel's 'Landmarks' Explores Indigenous Struggles in Argentina

8/31/2025

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Lucrecia Martel's documentary "Landmarks" covers the 2018 trial of three men accused of murdering Indigenous leader Javier Chocobar in Tucumán, Argentina.
The film addresses systemic racism and land dispossession, focusing on the Chuschagasta community's fight against historical injustices.
Using archival footage and interviews, Martel prioritizes Indigenous perspectives over conventional narration.
"Landmarks" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, revealing significant social divisions in Argentina.

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Lucrecia Martel's documentary "Landmarks" covers the 2018 trial of three men accused of murdering Indigenous leader Javier Chocobar in Tucumán, Argentina.
The film addresses systemic racism and land dispossession, focusing on the Chuschagasta community's fight against historical injustices.
Using archival footage and interviews, Martel prioritizes Indigenous perspectives over conventional narration.
"Landmarks" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, revealing significant social divisions in Argentina.