The Hyperwomen (2011)
In the Kuikuro homeland of the Upper Xingu in central Brazil, the community is called upon to make preparations for the Jamurikumalu ritual: a traditional festival of singing and dancing that is performed only by women. However, complications arise when an elderly woman is seriously ill. With refreshing frankness and exuberance, this extraordinary documentary follows the Kuikuro people in a race against time to preserve the knowledge of their elders and the practice of their traditions before they are lost forever.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: August 9, 2011
Cast
Screenplay
- Leonardo Sette (Screenplay)
- Carlos Fausto (Screenplay)
- Takumã Kuikuro (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Mahajugi Kuikuro, Takumã Kuikuro
Editing: Leonardo Sette
Country: Brazil
Language: Guarani, Português
Original Language: gn
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hyperwomen about?
- In the Kuikuro homeland of the Upper Xingu in central Brazil, the community is called upon to make preparations for the Jamurikumalu ritual: a traditional festival of singing and dancing that is performed only by women. However, complications arise when an elderly woman is seriously ill. With refreshing frankness and exuberance, this extraordinary documentary follows the Kuikuro people in a race against time to preserve the knowledge of their elders and the practice of their traditions before they are lost forever.
- Who directed The Hyperwomen?
- The Hyperwomen was directed by Takumã Kuikuro, Leonardo Sette, Carlos Fausto.
- Who stars in The Hyperwomen?
- The Hyperwomen stars Tugupé, Sandaki, Kamankgagu.
- How long is The Hyperwomen?
- The Hyperwomen has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Hyperwomen?
- The Hyperwomen is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Hyperwomen produced?
- The Hyperwomen was produced in Brazil.