Kuarup
Synopsis
Aspects of the life of the Kamaiurá, an indigenous tribe that inhabits the Upper Xingu. The manioc-based food, the training with bow and arrow and the work carried out by the young Indian, the girls learn how to spin, and the boys develop the knowledge of the tribe with the shamans. An important rite is the Kuarup, which honors a great dead leader. The procedures for the rite: the decoration of tree trunks, the painting of bodies, the dance choreography, the physical confrontation between the Indians. Finally, the trunks are taken by children to the waters of the Xingu River.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Heinz Forthmann
- Original Score
- Remo Usai
- Original Title
- Kuarup
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Release Date
- 01/01/1963
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Heinz Forthmann
Remo Usai
Heinz Forthmann
Department Leadership Roster
Remo Usai
Original Music Composer
Heinz Forthmann
Director
Heinz Forthmann
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kuarup
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What is Kuarup about?
Aspects of the life of the Kamaiurá, an indigenous tribe that inhabits the Upper Xingu. The manioc-based food, the training with bow and arrow and the work carried out by the young Indian, the girls learn how to spin, and the boys develop the knowledge of the tribe with the shamans. An important rite is the Kuarup, which honors a great dead leader. The procedures for the rite: the decoration of tree trunks, the painting of bodies, the dance choreography, the physical confrontation between the Indians. Finally, the trunks are taken by children to the waters of the Xingu River.
Who directed Kuarup?
Kuarup was directed by Heinz Forthmann.
Who stars in Kuarup?
The principal cast of Kuarup includes Not specified.
When was Kuarup released and how long is it?
Kuarup was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Kuarup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kuarup was composed by Remo Usai.