Online meeting with creators Elio B Cunampio and Guido Bilbao, directors of “Kokorrdit Dance”

The meeting will be in English with translation into Polish.

Elio B Cunampio (Panama) was a traditional painter and photographer from the Embera tribe. Experiencing discrimination based on origin, he viewed his indigenous heritage as something negative for years. Over time, with the support of others, he rediscovered his roots and became involved in preserving Embera culture through photography and film. Its mission is to change the perception of indigenous identity as a negative trait and to show the beauty and value of this heritage. It also highlights the importance of traditional body painting and the connection of the Embera culture with the forest, the protection of which is inherently linked to the preservation of their culture.

Guido Bilbao (Argentina) — director, journalist, screenwriter. He has worked in Argentina, Spain and Panama, where he has lived for 15 years. His texts have appeared in “El País”, “Le Monde Diplomatique Berlin”, “La Prensa Panamá” and “La Nación Argentina”. His work has been included in anthologies of narrative journalism in Argentina, Colombia and Germany. With Abner Benaim, he created the documentary series “The Other Side”. He also co-directed two documentaries with Glen Ellis for Al Jazeera International. His first documentary, “Time to Love: A Backstage Tale,” premiered at Lincoln Center in March 2017.