Film

Shomõtsi

2001 · 42m · Documentary

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.

• Wewito PiyãkoDirector
• Mari CorrêaEditor

Release date

January 1, 2001

Status

Released

Original language

Portuguese

Runtime

42m

Genres

Documentary