THE GRINGA & THE MUSICIAN
A CLASH OF CULTURES AND PASSIONS
The Gringa & the Musician is based on the life of Aune Hartmann. Aune, a German environmentalist is brutally murdered while visiting South America to help people in indigenous communities. But due to both the incompetence and corruption of law enforcement in Peru and Bolivia, her killer remains free. Family and friends want justice but feel helpless fighting the cultural differences.
Aune Hartmann
The story of Aune Hartmann will captivate and sadden as the film follows her accomplishments and failures as she tries to help people but not understanding why her help is shunned.
The Film
Shot on location in Peru, Bolivia, Germany and Brazil, The Gringa and the Musician features interviews with her family, friends and the people she encountered in the four countries. Their testimonials weave a story that will shed new light on what has been an open secret in rural Peru.
This film is presented in both English with Spanish subtitles and Spanish with English subtitles.