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Arreda Homem Que Chegou Mulher

Documentary about terreiro women in Fortaleza who occupy the highest positions in the hierarchy, subverting the patriarchal tradition of religious com

2021

Desagradável

Some people seem to have come into the world to confuse, annoy, swim against the current, like the guys from Gangrena Gasosa, the first and only Sarav

2013

Exu - Além do Bem e do Mal

2012

ENCRUZILHADAS DO SOM

The documentary adresses the meaning of music and the musical diversity present in Umbanda (a Brazilian religion with afroindigenous roots). With inte

2023

SAMBANCESTRAL

2024

Batchan

Teachings of an Issei. Advice, spirituality and challenges.

2020

Encontro das Águas

This short film follows the journey of Rosane Pires and Iara Viana, during the preparations for their wedding, as well as the civil and religious cere

2017

El afinque de Marín

El afinque de Marín (1979) is an iconic Venezuelan documentary directed by Jacobo Penzo that explores the life, culture, and popular music of the Cara

1979

Exú Não É O Diabo

2025

Ferreiros dos Orixás

2025

Fora da Caridade Não Há Salvação

2023

Folha virada

The short film follows the daily lives of Pai Marcos Luciano de Oxalá and Madrinha Catingueira, LGBTQIAPN+ Umbanda leaders in Piauí. The film looks at

2025

Orun: O Mundo dos Orixás

Sealed in Scars

The story of Lourenço and his deep relation with terecô.

2026

Preto Velho na Lagoinha

Documentary about the preparation of a popular celebration of "Dia do Preto Velho", one of the most important rituals from the Umbanda in Brazil.

2016

Terecô: a força que vem da raiz

2024

Matanga

2026

Por Trás do Congá

2023

Words with Gods

The first of four installments in the groundbreaking Heartbeat of the World anthology film series. Comprised of several short films by some of the wor

2014

Carapicuíba City O Filme