Guarani: The Surviving Language
Guarani, The Surviving Language is a motion graphics short film shaped by the language that has been part of me since birth. It highlights a part of Paraguay that’s rich and often overlooked. A homage to the resilience of the Guarani language and the people who carry it.
Recognition and Impact
The project was featured in Monash’s Infinite exhibition and recognised as the standout work among multimedia design projects. It also screened at the Wall to Wall exhibition, engaging a diverse audience and raising awareness of Paraguay’s cultural heritage.
The Project
Guarani, The Surviving Language was my Master’s final project at Monash University in 2018, created from start to finish — from concept and script to direction, illustration, and voice-over casting and direction. It began with conversations in Paraguay with my grandmother and other cultural voices, and became a way to share the beauty of the Guarani language with a wider audience.
The Script
I created the script, adapting excerpts from Eduardo Galeano and other texts, with Guarani passages from my interviews, ensuring the meaning carried through translation.
Visual Language
Inspired by Paraguay’s red soil, earthy tones, and indigenous art, I designed all illustrations and typography, creating a handcrafted feel that brings Guarani’s culture and its people to life.
Pictures taken in Paraguay as part of the research process
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