This cultural initiative will offer the public two cinematic experiences, new to Spain, created by indigenous filmmakers and tribes from the Brazilian Amazon. Following the screenings, a virtual connection will be established with Brazil for a discussion with the directors and protagonists of the works, addressing spiritual realities and the sociocultural and environmental impact of rituals.
The Los alimentos terrenales seminar, inspired by André Gide's book of the same name, focuses on a grammatical-social approach to images from a critical ethnographic perspective. It analyzes materials from Art History, Non-fiction Cinema, Photography, and the extractivism of Artificial Intelligence, questioning Western knowledge and seeking tools for social emancipation through the analysis of digital photographic writings.
The first screening will be Misterios de Nixipae, premiering in Spain, which explores the origin of the Nixipae (ayahuasca) drink within the worldview of the Huni Kuî people. This short film, combining fiction and documentary, is the result of an audiovisual sociocultural training project in an Amazonian indigenous village and is guided by indigenous leader Isaka Ruy.
The second work, Whera Tupá y el Fuego Sagrado, focuses on the story of Alcindo Wherá Tupã, a 109-year-old Guarani spiritual leader who carries the ancestral wisdom of the Sacred Fire. The documentary features scenes of a healing ritual never before filmed, aiming to reflect on the situation of the Guarani people and highlight the profound sensitivity of this elder.
The session will be led by Livia Amorim, a creative economy professional with extensive international experience between Brazil and Spain. Amorim, specializing in cultural production and founder of the Banco Colabora association, has developed projects that connect art, territory, and community.




