O Cuidado é Ancestral

Synopsis

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.

Director

Luiza Flores

Written by

Gabriel Bôtto

Studio

Universidade Federal do Amazonas

Released

21 March 2025

Genres

Documentary