UTAMA (2022) – Film Screening & Discussion

The Wilberforce Institute aims to advance fundamental knowledge of slavery and emancipation, informing policy, business practice and public debate at local, national and international levels.  The Wilberforce Institute brings together experts in humanities, law and social sciences to help tackle this global problem head on. Through our research and practice, we give leaders and communities the tools they need to help shape a better future

The Wilberforce Institute

UTAMA (2022) – Film Screening & Discussion | Our Shared Futures – Climate & Migration Community Film Festival

Wilberforce Institute for the Study of Slavery and Emancipation

About the Event Join us at the Wilberforce Institute, University of Hull, for a special screening of UTAMA (2022), presented as part of the Our Shared Futures – Climate and Migration Community Film Festival, a nationwide programme exploring how climate change and environmental pressures are reshaping lives, livelihoods, and migration. 📅 Date: Thursday 27 November 2025  ⏰ Time: 3:00–6:00 pm (screening at 3:45 pm) 📍 Location: Wilberforce Institute, Oriel Chambers, 27 High Street, Hull HU1 1NE  🎟️ Admission: Free About the Film – UTAMA (2022) Director: Alejandro Loayza Grisi  Runtime: 1hr 27 mins  Certification: 12A (PG)  Trailer: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Hv7HFDIOc" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Hv7HFDIOc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Hv7HFDIOc</a> Set in the Bolivian Altiplano, UTAMA tells the story of an elderly Quechua couple whose traditional way of life is threatened by an increasingly devastating drought. The film weaves a quiet, visually stunning reflection on: <ul><li>The emotional and cultural impacts of climate change </li></ul><ul><li>Indigenous resilience and ecological knowledge </li></ul><ul><li>Intergenerational tensions around staying, adapting, or moving </li></ul><ul><li>The dignity and grief embedded in decisions to migrate or remain </li></ul>UTAMA asks: What happens when the land that anchors a community can no longer sustain it? And how do younger and older generations understand—and respond to—the pressures of climate change? Post-Screening Discussion Following the film, we will host an open, facilitated conversation exploring themes of: <ul><li>climate vulnerability and resilience </li></ul><ul><li>environmental displacement and mobility </li></ul><ul><li>Indigenous perspectives in climate discourse </li></ul><ul><li>ethics, belonging, and intergenerational futures </li></ul>All attendees are welcome to contribute or simply listen. Accessibility &amp; Practicalities <ul><li>The event is suitable for ages 12 and up. </li></ul><ul><li>The Wilberforce Institute is located in Hull city centre and easily accessible by public transport. </li></ul>About the Festival The Our Shared Futures – Climate and Migration Community Film Festival (21–30 November 2025) brings together communities across the UK to discuss how a rapidly changing climate is shaping human movement, identity, and justice.  Learn more: counterpoints.org.uk/event/our-shared-futures-climate-migration-film-festival/  Register Now Reserve your free ticket above and join us for an evening of reflection, film, and discussion.