Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil (2005)

ALL 05/24/2005 (pt) Documentary 54 Min
  • Release
    05/24/2005
  • Production
    Cine Baquira Filmes
  • Rotten tomato
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  • Original title
    Dança das Cabaças - Exu no Brasil
  • Original language
    pt
  • Production Cost
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Overview

Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil is an poetic investigation on the African divinity Exu in the brazilian imaginary. Alongside other Yoruba Gods, Exu was brought to Brazil by the slaves and became demonized during the colonial period, when catholic missions in Africa and in Brazil concealed its original attributes. In Africa, Exu was viewed as the beginning of life, the force that moved bodies, the lord of the paths and cross-roads. It was the main link between the dead and the gods. For the Christians, it became the personification of evil, due to its falic symbol and astute behaviour. Directed by Kiko Dinucci, the movie investigates the different African-brazilian religions, such as candomblé (Nagô, Gege and Bantu traditions), Tambor de Mina, Umbanda and Quimbanda. Special appearances of priests, clergyman and scholars.

  1. Kiko Dinucci

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Kiko Dinucci

    Producer



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Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil (2005) 54 Min

ALL 05/24/2005 (pt)
Documentary
  • Release 05/24/2005
  • Production
    Cine Baquira Filmes
  • Original title Dança das Cabaças - Exu no Brasil
  • pt
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil is an poetic investigation on the African divinity Exu in the brazilian imaginary. Alongside other Yoruba Gods, Exu was brought to Brazil by the slaves and became demonized during the colonial period, when catholic missions in Africa and in Brazil concealed its original attributes. In Africa, Exu was viewed as the beginning of life, the force that moved bodies, the lord of the paths and cross-roads. It was the main link between the dead and the gods. For the Christians, it became the personification of evil, due to its falic symbol and astute behaviour. Directed by Kiko Dinucci, the movie investigates the different African-brazilian religions, such as candomblé (Nagô, Gege and Bantu traditions), Tambor de Mina, Umbanda and Quimbanda. Special appearances of priests, clergyman and scholars.

  1. Kiko Dinucci

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Luciano Luis Valério

    Editor

  4. Kiko Dinucci

    Producer