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Maxakalì or the Dance of a Lifetime*
*Only a trailer is available for now.Maxakalì or the Dance of a Lifetime Film Review

Maxakalì or the Dance of a Lifetime*

A film by Matthéo Manticello

DramaTrailer & OtherFiction2024January 2024
Country
France
Running time
26 min
Year and edition
2023 - January 2024

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In the depths of the Amazon rainforest during the era of Portuguese colonization, Miguel returns home adorned with stolen native gems, planning his next conquest. Kayapo, a tribesman who lost his son during a Jesuit mission, stumbles upon Miguel's mansion where he discovers his child's stolen treasures, evoking painful memories. Maria, Miguel's wife, who finds Kayapo in her home is initially fearful, but finds compassion and love in Kayapo, leading them on a hallucinatory trip through nature's wonders. However, Miguel's return sparks a deadly clash between him and Kayapo, unleashing a surreal battle of past and present, where the spirits of the natives seek vengeance. As the confrontation intensifies, Miguel's atrocities are exposed, and the forces of the jungle ultimately prevail.

TMFF Awards

  • January 2024 WinnerOriginal Score of the Month, Actor of the Month, Cinematographer of the Month & 2nd Film of the Month
  • January 2024 NomineeDirector of the Month
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