O Cuidado é Ancestral
“not optimistic, hopeful”
2025•31m•10.0•Released
Documentary
The documentary explores the curative knowledge and resistance by african-rooted religion leaders in the Amazon, highlighting the connection between humans, nature, and spirituality. In Manaus, forested areas become spaces of healing, while the film fosters a dialogue between traditional knowledge and the need to rethink our relationship with the environment.
Director
Luiza Flores
Writer
Gabriel Bôtto, Gabriel Andion, Gabriel Bôtto, Gabriel Andion
Languages
Portuguese
Studio
Universidade Federal do Amazonas
Cast
Nochê Hunjair Flor Ty Navê
Mametu Nangetu
Pai Willames
Mãe Rosa
Mãe Orny de Oxum Apara
Mãe Maria do Jacaúna
Ìyálaşé da Nação Muzunguê Yashodhan Abya Yala
Olupejè
Production
Company
Universidade Federal do Amazonas
Company
COLAR (Laboratório de Antropologia da Vida, Ecologia e Política)
Company
A mata as Ervas e o Axé
Producer
Luiza Flores
Producer
Damiana Bregalda
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