The Pearl Button

In "The Pearl Button," Patricio Guzmán explores the geography and history of Chile through the lens of water, revealing a rich tapestry of stories that underscore the country's complex past. This documentary delves into the fate of two persecuted groups - indigenous peoples and victims of the Pinochet regime - examining how colonialism and missions destroyed the way of life of semi-nomadic tribes in Tierra del Fuego, such as the Kawésqar, Selkʼnam, Aónikenk, and Yaghan.