SYNOPSIS

At the summit of Cerro El Plomo, an Inca child has remained for centuries as a silent guardian of the mountain range. Through new scientific studies and a restrained historical reenactment, The Guardian of the Andes reconstructs his story from a dual perspective: contemporary research and the ritual world of the Tahuantinsuyo. Scientists and specialists guide us through the Capacocha pilgrimage, the long journey that took the child from Cusco to Chile’s central cordillera, to understand who he was, how he lived, and why he was offered, restoring humanity to one of the most significant discoveries of Andean archaeology.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Fernando Garabedian is a Uruguayan director and audiovisual filmmaker based in Chile, with a career developed between Chile and Uruguay that spans documentary filmmaking, cultural and scientific outreach, and educational children’s series. His work explores social, territorial, and environmental issues, as well as narratives of identity, memory, and citizenship, combining rigorous research with a sensitive and accessible storytelling approach. He has directed documentaries and documentary series on contemporary conflicts and human phenomena, alongside productions aimed at children that promote values, participation, and learning. His body of work is characterized by respect for the filmed subjects, ethical care in storytelling, and a constant interest in creating meaningful content for diverse audiences. Throughout his career, he has won the ComKids Festival in Brazil and the Ojo de Pescado Festival in Chile, and has been a finalist at the International Prix Jeunesse Festival.