Shomõtsi

2001 0h 42m PT

Documentary

Synopsis

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Shomõtsi is a witty and engaging Ashaninka Indian, a father who has raised his children alone. A neighbor and friend of the filmmaker, he discusses the Ashaninka uses of anatto dye, cassava and of Coca. Unlike whites, he says, Indians respect coca's medicinal power. Shomõtsi and two other elders go to a neighboring city to collect their pensions. They have to set up camp overnight waiting for their money and grumble about the materialism of the Brazilian shopkeepers. After making a few modest purchases, Shomõtsi gladly heads back to the village.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wewito Piyãko
Languages: Portuguese
Countries: Brazil

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RUNTIME

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Tight 42-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Mari Corrêa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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The take

Wewito Piyãko directs. Mari Corrêa cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Brazil. Dialogue in Portuguese.

Trivia

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1Tight 42-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Mari Corrêa shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.