The Hyperwomen
Itão Kuegü: As Hiper Mulheres
Synopsis
In the Kuikuro homeland of the Upper Xingu in central Brazil, the community is called upon to make preparations for the Jamurikumalu ritual: a traditional festival of singing and dancing that is performed only by women. However, complications arise when an elderly woman is seriously ill. With refreshing frankness and exuberance, this extraordinary documentary follows the Kuikuro people in a race against time to preserve the knowledge of their elders and the practice of their traditions before they are lost forever.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Carlos Fausto, Leonardo Sette, Takumã Kuikuro
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Fausto, Leonardo Sette, Takumã Kuikuro
- Original Title
- Itão Kuegü: As Hiper Mulheres
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Guarani, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Fausto, Leonardo Sette, Takumã Kuikuro
Carlos Fausto, Leonardo Sette, Takumã Kuikuro
Munai Kuikuro, Takumã Kuikuro, Mahajugi Kuikuro
Leonardo Sette
Vincent Carelli, Carlos Fausto
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Fausto
Director
Leonardo Sette
Director
Takumã Kuikuro
Director
Carlos Fausto
Producer
Leonardo Sette
Editor
Carlos Fausto
Screenplay
Leonardo Sette
Screenplay
Munai Kuikuro
Director of Photography
Takumã Kuikuro
Director of Photography
Takumã Kuikuro
Screenplay
Mahajugi Kuikuro
Director of Photography
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What is The Hyperwomen about?
In the Kuikuro homeland of the Upper Xingu in central Brazil, the community is called upon to make preparations for the Jamurikumalu ritual: a traditional festival of singing and dancing that is performed only by women. However, complications arise when an elderly woman is seriously ill. With refreshing frankness and exuberance, this extraordinary documentary follows the Kuikuro people in a race against time to preserve the knowledge of their elders and the practice of their traditions before they are lost forever.
Who directed The Hyperwomen?
The Hyperwomen was directed by Carlos Fausto, Leonardo Sette, Takumã Kuikuro.
Who stars in The Hyperwomen?
The principal cast of The Hyperwomen includes Tugupé, Sandaki, Kamankgagu.
When was The Hyperwomen released and how long is it?
The Hyperwomen was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.