Ketwajê (2023)
The Mentuwajê Guardians of Culture (a group of young Krahô filmmakers) invite the Beture Collective (Mebêngôkre-Kayapó) to visit their village and attend the Kêtwajê festival – an important initiation ritual that has not taken place for ten years. Over the course of several days, children and adolescents undergo various “tests” to transform into adult warriors, under the watchful and shared gaze of the local filmmakers and the Mebêngôkre-Kayapó guests.
Director: Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Editing: Rodolfo Hacrô Krahô, Pat-i Kayapo
Original Language: pt
Keywords
indigenous
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ketwajê about?
- The Mentuwajê Guardians of Culture (a group of young Krahô filmmakers) invite the Beture Collective (Mebêngôkre-Kayapó) to visit their village and attend the Kêtwajê festival – an important initiation ritual that has not taken place for ten years. Over the course of several days, children and adolescents undergo various “tests” to transform into adult warriors, under the watchful and shared gaze of the local filmmakers and the Mebêngôkre-Kayapó guests.
- Who directed Ketwajê?
- Ketwajê was directed by Mentuwajê Guardiões da Cultura.
- How long is Ketwajê?
- Ketwajê has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Ketwajê?
- Ketwajê is a Documentary film.