Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil

Overview

Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil is an poetic investigation on the African divinity Exu in the brazilian imaginary. Alongside other Yoruba Gods, Exu was brought to Brazil by the slaves and became demonized during the colonial period, when catholic missions in Africa and in Brazil concealed its original attributes. In Africa, Exu was viewed as the beginning of life, the force that moved bodies, the lord of the paths and cross-roads. It was the main link between the dead and the gods. For the Christians, it became the personification of evil, due to its falic symbol and astute behaviour. Directed by Kiko Dinucci, the movie investigates the different African-brazilian religions, such as candomblé (Nagô, Gege and Bantu traditions), Tambor de Mina, Umbanda and Quimbanda. Special appearances of priests, clergyman and scholars.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

May 24, 2005

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

Portuguese

Countries

Brazil

Production

Cine Baquira Filmes

Cast

Gilberto Ferreira de Exú,Elias de Andrade Pinto,João Lamburancimbe,Antonio Katulem Burange de Amorim,Milton Alves dos Santos,Adejimi Aderotimi Adefolurin,Egbonmi Conceição Reis de Ogum,Vodunnon Francelino de Shapanan,Daran Suru,Iya Sandra Medeiros Epegaand 7 more

Director

Kiko Dinucci

Producer

Kiko Dinucci

Cinematography

Luciano Luis Valério

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt13510586