O Cuidado é Ancestral (2025)
not optimistic, hopeful
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.
- Date of release
- 2025-03-21
- TMDB
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
- Runtime
- 31m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Luiza Flores, Damiana Bregalda, Gabriel Andion, Gabriel Bôtto
Casting
- 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
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