The Rebellion of Memory

The Rebellion of Memory
Directed byDaniel Yépez Brito
Directed by
Daniel Yépez Brito
It became world news in October 2019 when economic reforms in Ecuador led to gas prices suddenly shooting up by 123 percent. People from urban and indigenous communities united in protest. In The Rebellion of Memory we follow the events through their eyes, as the country’s capital, Quito, descends into smoke-filled chaos.
police brutality
protest
street riots
indigenous community
Last Updated: November 15, 2025