Innis College – Room 222
1 - 3 p.m.
Two films are featured that expose Brazilians to the colourful culture of Indians who live traditionally and have the knowledge about centuries-old rituals.
Good Trip Ibantu
2001 18:00
Vincent Carelli
A video diary follows a group of Brazilian teenagers who travel to visit a Krah, an Indian village in northern Brazil. During their stay they are warmly recieved by the villagers and they participate in a special ceremony that welcomes them as ibantu (nephew).
V tape
Waiía Rini, The Power of the Dream
2002 65:00
Within the long cycle of initiation ceremonies of the Xavante People, the Wai'a celebration is the one that introduces young men to spiritual life and puts them in contact with supernatural forces. Filmmaker Divino Tserewahu speaks with his father, one of the leaders of this ritual, to disclose what can be revealed about the secret celebration of men, where the initiated go through many trials and tribulations.
V tape
