La Fleur de Buriti is a poignant work by João Salaviza and Renée Nader Messora, who wrote the screenplay with members of the Krahô tribe, including Ilda Patpro Krahô andFrancisco Hỳjnõ Krahô. The film, due in cinemas on May 1, 2024, transports us to the Brazilian forest to follow the transgenerational struggles of the Krahô people against the invasions and oppressions they have suffered. With actors mainly from the Krahô community, the film offers a faithful and powerful portrayal of the challenges and cultural richness of this people. It was honored at the Cannes Film Festival 2023 in the Un Certain Regard category, winning the Prix d'Ensemble.
La Fleur de Buriti examines the history of the Krahô people through three key eras that define their resilience and inventiveness in the face of adversity. Guided by their ancestral rituals and deep connection to nature, the Krahô fight relentlessly for their freedom and the preservation of their culture. The film explores these periods with dramatic intensity and emotional closeness, illustrating the tribe 's perseverance and ingenuity in the face of constant challenges.
In addition to Ilda Patpro Krahô, Francisco Hỳjnõ Krahô, and Solane Tehtikwỳj Krahô in the lead roles, the film also features Raene Kôtô Krahô, Débora Sodré Luzia, and Cruwakwỳj Krahô, with appearances from the communities of Pedra Branca, Coprer, Morro Grande, and Manoel Alves Pequeno. This cast enriches the film withauthenticity and real-life experience, underscoring the Krahô's personal and collective narratives.
Aimed at a global audience drawn to tales of indigenous struggle and cultural survival, La Fleur de Buriti is distinguished by its storytelling method, borrowing from traditional oral narratives and the intimate representation of Krahô rites and daily life. The film invites viewers to see the world through the eyes of the Krahô people, offering a unique perspective on their symbiotic relationship with the land, crucial to their identity and resistance.
La Fleur de Buriti is a powerful and necessary exploration of the themes of dignity, culture and resistance through the ages, presented with remarkable visual and narrative beauty. The film is a celebration of the indomitable spirit of the Krahô people, and a critical reflection on the impact of colonization and modernization on indigenous peoples. Thanks to its thematic depth and authenticity, La Fleur de Buriti is destined to leave a lasting impression and encourage global awareness of the contemporary issues facing indigenous peoples.
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