Maxita
Synopsis
Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman and one of Brazil’s leading Indigenous voices, confronts the threat of large mining companies encroaching on his Amazon territory. We follow him on a journey to Brumadinho, where he encounters the aftermath of the Brumadinho dam disaster. Between the earthly and the spiritual realms, his path intersects with the maxita watimapë—the “earth eaters” — and leads him to reunite with his longtime ally Ailton Krenak.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado
- Original Score
- Leandro César
- Original Title
- Maxita
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Murmúrio Filmes, Salto Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado
Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado
Leandro César
Ana Galizia, Cassandra Mello, Carol Quintanilha, Fred Mauro, Lucas Campos
Affonso Uchôa
Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado
Department Leadership Roster
Mariana Machado
Director
Ana Maria Machado
Director
Mariana Machado
Writer
Ana Maria Machado
Writer
Ana Galizia
Director of Photography
Cassandra Mello
Director of Photography
Carol Quintanilha
Director of Photography
Fred Mauro
Director of Photography
Lucas Campos
Director of Photography
Affonso Uchôa
Editor
Mariana Machado
Producer
Ana Maria Machado
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Maxita.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxita
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maxita about?
Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman and one of Brazil’s leading Indigenous voices, confronts the threat of large mining companies encroaching on his Amazon territory. We follow him on a journey to Brumadinho, where he encounters the aftermath of the Brumadinho dam disaster. Between the earthly and the spiritual realms, his path intersects with the maxita watimapë—the “earth eaters” — and leads him to reunite with his longtime ally Ailton Krenak.
Who directed Maxita?
Maxita was directed by Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado.
Who stars in Maxita?
The principal cast of Maxita includes Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Ailton Krenak.
When was Maxita released and how long is it?
Maxita was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for Maxita?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maxita was composed by Leandro César.