Ketwajê
Synopsis
The Mentuwajê Guardians of Culture (a group of young Krahô filmmakers) invite the Beture Collective (Mebêngôkre-Kayapó) to visit their village and attend the Kêtwajê festival – an important initiation ritual that has not taken place for ten years. Over the course of several days, children and adolescents undergo various “tests” to transform into adult warriors, under the watchful and shared gaze of the local filmmakers and the Mebêngôkre-Kayapó guests.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura
- Original Title
- Ketwajê
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura
Rodolfo Hacrô Krahô, Pat-i Kayapo
João Salaviza, Renée Nader Messora, Simone Giovine
Department Leadership Roster
Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura
Director
João Salaviza
Producer
Renée Nader Messora
Producer
Simone Giovine
Producer
Rodolfo Hacrô Krahô
Editor
Pat-i Kayapo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ketwajê
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What is Ketwajê about?
The Mentuwajê Guardians of Culture (a group of young Krahô filmmakers) invite the Beture Collective (Mebêngôkre-Kayapó) to visit their village and attend the Kêtwajê festival – an important initiation ritual that has not taken place for ten years. Over the course of several days, children and adolescents undergo various “tests” to transform into adult warriors, under the watchful and shared gaze of the local filmmakers and the Mebêngôkre-Kayapó guests.
Who directed Ketwajê?
Ketwajê was directed by Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura.
Who stars in Ketwajê?
The principal cast of Ketwajê includes Not specified.
When was Ketwajê released and how long is it?
Ketwajê was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.