Da Amazгіnia - Ainbo: Espг­rito

is a 2021 animated adventure film that brings the folklore and environmental struggles of the Peruvian Amazon to the big screen. Directed by José Zelada and Richard Claus, the film follows the journey of a young, heroic girl named Ainbo as she fights to protect her ancestral home. 🍃 Plot and Themes

: She must confront the Yacaruna , a dark demon representing human greed and environmental destruction. Ainbo: EspГ­rito da AmazГіnia

: During her journey, Ainbo learns about her own strength and uncovers secrets about her lineage and her mother's spirit. 🎨 Cultural and Personal Inspiration is a 2021 animated adventure film that brings

: Guided by two humorous spirit animals— Dillo the armadillo and Vaca the tapir—Ainbo sets out to find the powerful Mother Spirit of the Amazon, Motelo Mama. : During her journey, Ainbo learns about her

Born in the deepest jungle of the Amazon, Ainbo discovers that her village is being threatened by "the evil of man"—specifically illegal mining and logging.

The film is deeply personal for co-director , whose own mother was from a small Amazonian village.