Still of the film Uaká

Screening

Uaká

Paula Gaitán

Free admission upon registration

In Xingu, in the Kamaiurá village, the Quarup, a great festival in which men steal divine fire to bring it to earth, is celebrated every year. Nine tribes participate in the ritual, which takes place to the sound of Uruá flutes, with the presence of the pajés (shamans) Tacuma, Sapaim, Prepori and others. Paula Gaitán's Uaká is a film that immerses the viewer in the cultural and spiritual universe of this people native to the Amazon. Through poetic and evocative images, Gaitán recounts a journey of discovery in which myth, reality and the desire for deep connection with nature are intertwined. The film, which lacks a traditional narrative, explores the symbolism and traditions of the Uaká people, highlighting the sacred and unbreakable relationship between human beings and their environment.

Info

Running time: 77'
Language: Portuguese with Italian subtitles

Entrance to the screening does not include a visit to the exhibition Il Nostro Tempo, CinéFondationCartier, which can be accessed with a valid ticket.

Credits

Year of production: 1988
Director: Paula Gaitán
Country: Brasil

The screening is part of the public program accompanying the exhibition Il Nostro Tempo, CinéFondationCartier, presented as part of the cultural partnership with Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain.

Calendar

Saturday, March 8 2025, 5.30pm
Thursday, March 13 2025, 5.30pm

Highlights

Still of the film Uaka

Still of the film Uaka

Poster of the film Uaka

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