Xingu/Terra
Synopsis
Directed by the photographer Maureen Bisilliat, the documentary portraits the everyday life in the indigenous village of Mehinaku, in Alto Xingu, showing the planting and harvest of cassava, the fishing, the preparation of the annatto ink, the modeling of the domestic ceramics, the division of tasks between men and women, the work at the collective land, the relationship between parents and children, the marriage ceremony, the exchange with other villages and the great celebration of the Yamuricumã party.
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- Director
- Maureen Bisilliat
- Screenplay & Story
- Maureen Bisilliat
- Original Title
- Xingu/Terra
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Taba Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maureen Bisilliat
Maureen Bisilliat
Lúcio Kodato
Roberto Gervitz
Sidnei Paiva Lopes
Department Leadership Roster
Maureen Bisilliat
Director
Maureen Bisilliat
Writer
Roberto Gervitz
Editor
Sidnei Paiva Lopes
Producer
Lúcio Kodato
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Xingu/Terra.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Xingu/Terra
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What is Xingu/Terra about?
Directed by the photographer Maureen Bisilliat, the documentary portraits the everyday life in the indigenous village of Mehinaku, in Alto Xingu, showing the planting and harvest of cassava, the fishing, the preparation of the annatto ink, the modeling of the domestic ceramics, the division of tasks between men and women, the work at the collective land, the relationship between parents and children, the marriage ceremony, the exchange with other villages and the great celebration of the Yamuricumã party.
Who directed Xingu/Terra?
Xingu/Terra was directed by Maureen Bisilliat.
Who stars in Xingu/Terra?
The principal cast of Xingu/Terra includes Orlando Villas Boas.
When was Xingu/Terra released and how long is it?
Xingu/Terra was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.