Dance of Calabash - Exu in Brazil is an poetic investigation on the African divinity Exu in the brazilian imaginary. Alongside other Yoruba Gods, Exu was brought to Brazil by the slaves and became demonized during the colonial period, when catholic missions in Africa and in Brazil concealed its original attributes. In Africa, Exu was viewed as the beginning of life, the force that moved bodies, the lord of the paths and cross-roads. It was the main link between the dead and the gods. For the Christians, it became the personification of evil, due to its falic symbol and astute behaviour. Directed by Kiko Dinucci, the movie investigates the different African-brazilian religions, such as candomblé (Nagô, Gege and Bantu traditions), Tambor de Mina, Umbanda and Quimbanda. Special appearances of priests, clergyman and scholars.
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| RReginaldo PrandiNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarta Heloísa Leuba SalumNot listed | Not listed |
| IIya Sandra Medeiros EpegaNot listed | Not listed |
| AAdejimi Aderotimi AdefolurinNot listed | Not listed |
| CCarlos Alberto de Camargo de OxumNot listed | Not listed |
| VVodunnon Francelino de ShapananNot listed | Not listed |
| EEgbonmi Conceição Reis de OgumNot listed | Not listed |
| TTawá Joselito da ConceiçãoNot listed | Not listed |
| WWalmir Katuvanjesi DamascenoNot listed | Not listed |
| RRita de Cassia CordeiroNot listed | Not listed |
| MMilton Alves dos SantosNot listed | Not listed |
| JJosé Enis de JesusNot listed | Not listed |
| EElias de Andrade PintoNot listed | Not listed |
| GGilberto Ferreira de ExúNot listed | Not listed |
| AAntonio Katulem Burange de AmorimNot listed | Not listed |
| JJoão LamburancimbeNot listed | Not listed |
| DDaran SuruNot listed | Not listed |