Oral history is a qualitative research method that involves the systematic collection, recording, and interpretation of people’s spoken memories, narratives, and personal testimonies about past events and lived experiences. It is based on the premise that history is not only preserved in written documents or official records but also embedded in individual and collective memory, transmitted through speech, storytelling, and performance. In the context of ethnographic film making, oral history becomes both a source of data and a narrative technique that foregrounds indigenous voices, subjective experiences, and culturally situated meanings. Oral history emphasizes first-person accounts, allowing individuals to articulate their own perspectives on social, cultural, political, and historical processes. Unlike conventional historical methods that often privilege elite or institutional viewpoints, oral history focuses on everyday lives, marginalized communities, and subaltern experiences.