Uaka

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Uaka (1988)

Directed by Paula Gaitán

Documentary · 1h 13m

In Xingu, the Quarup - a great festive event in which men steal the divine fire, spreading it over the earth - is celebrated every year in the Kamaiurá village. Nine tribes take part in the ritual to the sound of uruá flutes, where the pajés (shamans) Tucuma, Sapaim and Prepori, among others, are present.

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Crew

Director
Paula Gaitán
Writer
Paula Gaitán
Editor
Paula Gaitán, Aida Marques
Producer
Tito Almeijeiras, Paulo Callado, Tarcísio Vidigal, Nélvia Pinheiro

Details

Release date
1988-12-03
Runtime
1h 13m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
PT
Countries
Brazil