La eterna noche de las doce lunas

On the remote Guajira peninsula in northern Colombia, a centuries-old tradition still holds sway over the indigenous Wayuu people, where young women embark on a transformative journey of seclusion and self-discovery when they begin menstruating. In "La eterna noche de las doce lunas," 12-year-old Pili, guided by her devoted grandmother, leaves behind the world for a year-long retreat in a simple hut, shunned from male contact and protected only by a select few female visitors. This poignant coming-of-age story sheds light on an ancient custom that challenges societal norms and invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of womanhood and identity.