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.
Director and cast
- Reginaldo Prandi Cast
- Marta Heloísa Leuba Salum Cast
- Iya Sandra Medeiros Epega Cast
- Adejimi Aderotimi Adefolurin Cast
- Carlos Alberto de Camargo de Oxum Cast
- Vodunnon Francelino de Shapanan Cast
- Egbonmi Conceição Reis de Ogum Cast
- Tawá Joselito da Conceição Cast
- Walmir Katuvanjesi Damasceno Cast
- Rita de Cassia Cordeiro Cast
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