- “Ruta de la Luna” (Moon Route): This film is a heartwarming drama that tells the story of a young boy living in a rural village in Ecuador. The film showcases the natural beauty of the country while exploring themes of family, friendship, and perseverance.
- “Que Tan Lejos” (How Much Further): This road movie follows the journey of two women traveling through Ecuador, from the capital city of Quito to the coastal city of Cuenca. Along the way, they encounter adventures, make new friendships, and discover more about themselves.
- “Crónicas”: This psychological thriller/drama focuses on an ambitious journalist investigating a series of child murders in a small Ecuadorian town. The film delves into the moral dilemmas faced by the protagonist amidst a backdrop of cultural and political tensions.
- “Yasuni Man”: This documentary film explores the efforts to protect the Yasuni National Park, one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, located in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The movie sheds light on the ongoing struggle between conservation and development in this environmentally rich region.
- “Pescador” (Fisherman): Set against the backdrop of the Galápagos Islands, “Pescador” tells the story of a young man who becomes involved in the drug trade to support his family. The film offers a glimpse into the social and economic challenges faced by local communities in this archipelago.
- “Huasipungo” by Jorge Icaza: Set in the Ecuadorian Andes, this powerful novel explores the struggles and exploitation of indigenous peoples against landowners and the class system.
- “The Queen of Water” by Laura Resau and María Virginia Farinango: Based on a true story, this novel follows the life of a young indigenous girl named Virginia who is taken from her Andean village to work as a servant for a mestizo family.
- “The Four Ecuadorians” by Jorge Enrique Adoum: This novel portrays the four main ethnic groups of Ecuador (indigenous, afro-descendant, mestizo, and white) and delves into their complex relationships within the context of the country’s history.
- “The Old Patagonian Express” by Paul Theroux: While this novel is not exclusively set in Ecuador, it documents the author’s train journey through South America, including a section on Ecuador. Theroux’s vivid descriptions provide a perspective on the country.
- “The Inhabited Woman” by Gioconda Belli: Although Belli is a Nicaraguan author, this novel is set in Quito, Ecuador. It tells the story of a woman named Lavinia who confronts social and political issues in her journey towards empowerment.
WANDERLIST: Ecuador in books and on film
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