Maxita

Description

Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman, stands amidst the remnants of the Brumadinho dam disaster, witnessing the environmental devastation caused by large mining companies in his Amazon territory. He confronts the encroachment on his land and the impact of the “earth eaters,” or maxita watimapë, as he seeks to protect his people's heritage and way of life. Along the way, he reunites with his ally Ailton Krenak, sharing wisdom and strategies to counter the threats they face. The film presents a blend of the spiritual and the earthly, illustrating the challenges Indigenous communities encounter in the face of corporate exploitation. As Kopenawa and Krenak engage with their surroundings and the forces that threaten them, the narrative unfolds with a mix of urgency and reflection. The film’s tone shifts between moments of stark reality and philosophical inquiry, ultimately revealing the stark consequences of environmental neglect.