O Cuidado é Ancestral

not optimistic, hopeful

APPROPIATE

2025 / 31min.

Rating10

Genres

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Luiza Flores

Damiana Bregalda

Gabriel Andion

Gabriel Bôtto

Actors

Mãe Maria do Jacaúna

Mãe Orny de Oxum Apara

Nochê Hunjair Flor Ty Navê

Mametu Nangetu

Ìyálaşé da Nação Muzunguê Yashodhan Abya Yala

Olupejè

Mãe Rosa

Pai Willames

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