Cidadão Jatobá
Synopsis
Two Lawalapiti young men from Alto Xingu learn to build a canoe from the bark of the jatobá tree, a quick and simple technique that leaves the tree still rooted and alive, and that has ceased to be used and is only known by the oldest Lawalapiti men.
Top Cast
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Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maria Luiza d'Aboim
- Screenplay & Story
- Maria Luiza d'Aboim
- Original Title
- Cidadão Jatobá
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Aboim Produções e Artes, Embrafilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
John Howard Szerman
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Department Leadership Roster
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Director
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Writer
John Howard Szerman
Director of Photography
Maria Luiza d'Aboim
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cidadão Jatobá
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cidadão Jatobá about?
Two Lawalapiti young men from Alto Xingu learn to build a canoe from the bark of the jatobá tree, a quick and simple technique that leaves the tree still rooted and alive, and that has ceased to be used and is only known by the oldest Lawalapiti men.
Who directed Cidadão Jatobá?
Cidadão Jatobá was directed by Maria Luiza d'Aboim.
Who stars in Cidadão Jatobá?
The principal cast of Cidadão Jatobá includes Marcos Terena.
When was Cidadão Jatobá released and how long is it?
Cidadão Jatobá was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 14m.