O Cuidado é Ancestral
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.
Directed by Luiza Flores · Written by Gabriel Bôtto
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O Cuidado é Ancestral
The 11th Hour
A close match in mood and era.
