Yãmĩyhex, the Women-Spirit

1h 17m
Documentary
10

After spending a few months in the Vila Verde Village, the yãmĩyhex (women-spirit) prepare to leave. The filmmakers Sueli and Isael Maxakali register the preparations and the great feast for their farewell. During the feast days, a legion of spirits crosses the village. The yãmĩyhex go away, but they always come back missing their fathers and mothers

Cast

Crew

Sueli Maxakali
Director, Cinematography
Isael Maxakali
Director, Cinematography
Luísa Lanna
Editor
Roberto Romero
Cinematography, Assistant Director
Cassiano Maxakali
Cinematography
Carolina Canguçu
Cinematography, Assistant Director
Alexandre Maxakali
Cinematography
Patrícia Ferreira Pará Yxapy
Cinematography

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