Bancoco Film
A New Yorker journeys to the jungle in the Darien Gap of Panama to reconnect with an indigenous tribe he met and photographed 20 years ago. Their reunion highlights the profound power of photos and the human connection that transcends cultural barriers.
"Bancoco is an emotional journey that reaches into the soul of culture, camaraderie, and compassion.”
Overly Honest Movie Reviews
"Bancoco has culture, class, heart, and purpose – I haven't seen anything like it before."
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Director
Brad king
Produced By
Brad M. King
Rose Kowalski
Director of Photography
Erwin Georgi
Editors
Maicon Desouza
Georgia Wyss
Composer
Corey King
Sound Design
Joel Someillan
Cast
Adela Garcia
Alberto Rito
Ana Barrigon
Aristid Teucama
Arturo Degaisa
Belgica Aripio
Brad King
Carnupia Garceth
Cupertina Dogirama
Elerma Mesua
Emeraldo Dogirama
Emiliano Caisamo
Evangelio Caisamo
Itzela Rito
Josiel Sarco
Laura Teucama
Manuel Caisamo
Michael Hahn
Mitzeli Rito
Palma Abigail Teucama
Reina Tuecama
Relan Aripio
Ricardo Flaco
TRAILER
Experience
The Culture. Embera Made
The Embera tribe takes great pride in their meticulous craftsmanship, displaying a profound dedication to the creation of various items, including beaded jewelry, masks, plates, bowls, and carvings.
Families within the tribe collaborate closely to produce these unique pieces, investing significant time, concentration, and skill into each creation. Notably, the crafting of larger baskets can extend over several months, underlining the tribe's commitment to precision and artistry.
