Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil

Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil (2005)

Documentary

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.

Director: Kiko Dinucci

Casts

	Reginaldo Prandi as
	Marta Heloísa Leuba Salum as
	Iya Sandra Medeiros Epega as
	Adejimi Aderotimi Adefolurin as
	Carlos Alberto de Camargo de Oxum as
	Vodunnon Francelino de Shapanan as
	Egbonmi Conceição Reis de Ogum as
	Tawá Joselito da Conceição as
	Walmir Katuvanjesi Damasceno as
	Rita de Cassia Cordeiro as
	Milton Alves dos Santos as
	José Enis de Jesus as
	Elias de Andrade Pinto as
	Gilberto Ferreira de Exú as
	Antonio Katulem Burange de Amorim as
	João Lamburancimbe as
	Daran Suru as

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