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The young shaman

Directed by:

Rodrigo Antonio

Produced by:

Carlos Barbosa

Production Company

Leão do Norte Produções Audiovisuais / Casa de Luiza Produções

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  • Year

    2026

  • Length

    95 min

  • Country

    Brazil / On site

Synopsis

Clara (25), a young shaman in spiritual development, returns to Marajó Island, in Brazilian Amazon, to fulfill her spiritual duties within the pajelança cabocla tradition. Accompanied by a group of apprentice shamans, Clara goes through a moment of doubt and longing on the eve of her coronation as a shaman.

  • Rodrigo

    Antonio

    Director

    Rodrigo Antonio is a filmmaker and historian, with a master’s degree in arts. He has directed the short films Mis santos saludan a los tuyos (2021) and Casa de Luiza (2023). He is currently Director of Training at the Taturana Institute and is directing his first feature film, The young shaman.

  • Carlos

    Barbosa

    Producer

    Carlos Barbosa is currently a managing partner of Leão do Norte Produções, one of the coordinators of Matapi – Audiovisual Market of the Amazons. Most recently, he was the executive producer of the TV film “Pés de Peixe” and he is also producer of the documentary series “Amazônia Panc”.

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