The Theory of Spice

7 min

A short film follows ginger, cinnamon and cardamom through India, Sri Lanka and Guatemala, exploring the communities and ancestral knowledge behind these spices.

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Directed by

Gilly Barnes

Story by

Gilly Barnes, Gaby Moreno, Paul Kruse, Patrick Glorieux, Ben Jaffe

Top cast

Jon Batiste

Gaby Moreno

Full credits

Screenings and awards

2026

Tribeca Festival

United States (USA)

Tribeca X - Environmental Impact Award

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