Die Honigfrauen von Yucatán - Las damas de la miel
In a village on the Yucatán Peninsula, women preserve an almost forgotten heritage: the culture of the stingless Melipona bee, which was revered as a sacred animal by the Maya. The documentary follows Evelyn and her cooperative in the struggle for biodiversity, cultural knowledge and a new role for women in a patriarchal society.
Cast: Nina West
Die Honigfrauen von Yucatán - Las damas de la miel
In a village on the Yucatán Peninsula, women preserve an almost forgotten heritage: the culture of the stingless Melipona bee, which was revered as a sacred animal by the Maya. The documentary follows Evelyn and her cooperative in the struggle for biodiversity, cultural knowledge and a new role for women in a patriarchal society.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Jessica Szczakiel
- Producers
- Nele Joka, Katharina Krohmann, Jasmin Gravenhorst
- Cast
- Nina West
- Studio
- doc.station GmbH Medienproduktion, ZDF/Arte
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
German
Where to watch
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