O Cuidado é Ancestral

movie

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.

Cast & crew

Mãe Maria do Jacaúna · Gabriel Andion · Mãe Rosa · Damiana Bregalda · Pai Willames · Gabriel Bôtto · Ìyálaşé da Nação Muzunguê Yashodhan Abya Yala · Mametu Nangetu · Mãe Orny de Oxum Apara · Olupejè · Luiza Flores · Nochê Hunjair Flor Ty Navê

Studios & networks

A mata as Ervas e o Axé · COLAR (Laboratório de Antropologia da Vida, Ecologia e Política) · Universidade Federal do Amazonas