Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route
Atlântico Negro - Na Rota dos Orixás
Synopsis
The waters of the Atlantic brought the slaves from Africa to Brazil, their bodies in chains but their souls inexorably tied to mother Africa. This Brazilian- made film takes us to both shores, to show how spiritual life, dance and song came with the captive people and took root in the new soil. Among the many traditions were the language and gods of Yoruba and Jejes from the Republic of Benin. When a group of freed slaves returned to Africa to rediscover their roots they were looked upon as outsiders. They became tradespeople - tailors, accountants and builders- and they actually brought Portuguese culture to Africa. Today, when Brazilians revisit Africa, they teach the Africans the culture that these descendants of slaves keep alive in Brazil. The documentary is a testimony to some of the ironies of the diaspora.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renato Barbieri
- Original Title
- Atlântico Negro - Na Rota dos Orixás
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 53m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renato Barbieri
Carlos André Zalasik
Saulo Lamounier
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Renato Barbieri
Director
Carlos André Zalasik
Director of Photography
Saulo Lamounier
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What is Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route about?
The waters of the Atlantic brought the slaves from Africa to Brazil, their bodies in chains but their souls inexorably tied to mother Africa. This Brazilian- made film takes us to both shores, to show how spiritual life, dance and song came with the captive people and took root in the new soil. Among the many traditions were the language and gods of Yoruba and Jejes from the Republic of Benin. When a group of freed slaves returned to Africa to rediscover their roots they were looked upon as outsiders. They became tradespeople - tailors, accountants and builders- and they actually brought Portuguese culture to Africa. Today, when Brazilians revisit Africa, they teach the Africans the culture that these descendants of slaves keep alive in Brazil. The documentary is a testimony to some of the ironies of the diaspora.
Who directed Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route?
Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route was directed by Renato Barbieri.
Who stars in Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route?
The principal cast of Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route includes Gésio Amadeu.
When was Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route released and how long is it?
Black Atlantic: On the Orixas Route was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 53m.