Also Directed by Divino Tserewahú
The Wai'á festival, within the long cycle of initiation ceremonies of the Xavante people, is one that introduces young people into spiritual life, in contact with supernatural forces. Director Divino Tserewahú dialogues with his father, one of the leaders of this ritual, to reveal what can be revealed from this secret party of men, where initiates go through many trials and dangers.
The documentary reveals the impact of the Coronavirus on one of the indigenous but affected by the disease in the country. Narrated in first person by Divino, which highlights the desperate struggle of his village, Sangradouro, east of Mato Grosso, to survive the most tragic epidemic known by the Xavante nation. Crossed with archival material and images captured during a pandemic, the film seeks to relate a traumatic past with the reality of Covid-19.
Also Directed by Tiago Campos
