Ex-Shaman
Ex Pajé
Synopsis
Ever since their first contact with the Western world in 1969 the Paiter Suruí, an indigenous people living in the Amazon basin, have been exposed to sweeping social changes. Smartphones, gas, electricity, medicines, weapons and social media have now replaced their traditional way of life. Illness is a risk for a community increasingly unable to isolate itself from the modernization brought by white people or the power of the church. Ethnocide threatens to destroy their soul. With dogged persistence, Perpera, a former shaman, is searching for a way to restore the old vitality to his village.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luiz Bolognesi
- Original Title
- Ex Pajé
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luiz Bolognesi
Ricardo Farias
Fabiano Gullane, Luiz Bolognesi, Laís Bodanzky, Caio Gullane
Department Leadership Roster
Luiz Bolognesi
Director
Fabiano Gullane
Producer
Luiz Bolognesi
Producer
Ricardo Farias
Editor
Laís Bodanzky
Producer
Caio Gullane
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ex-Shaman
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What is Ex-Shaman about?
Ever since their first contact with the Western world in 1969 the Paiter Suruí, an indigenous people living in the Amazon basin, have been exposed to sweeping social changes. Smartphones, gas, electricity, medicines, weapons and social media have now replaced their traditional way of life. Illness is a risk for a community increasingly unable to isolate itself from the modernization brought by white people or the power of the church. Ethnocide threatens to destroy their soul. With dogged persistence, Perpera, a former shaman, is searching for a way to restore the old vitality to his village.
Who directed Ex-Shaman?
Ex-Shaman was directed by Luiz Bolognesi.
Who stars in Ex-Shaman?
The principal cast of Ex-Shaman includes Not specified.
When was Ex-Shaman released and how long is it?
Ex-Shaman was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.