Ex-Shaman (2018)
Ex Pajé
Overview
Ever since their first contact with the Western world in 1969 the Paiter Suruí, an indigenous people living in the Amazon basin, have been exposed to sweeping social changes. Smartphones, gas, electricity, medicines, weapons and social media have now replaced their traditional way of life. Illness is a risk for a community increasingly unable to isolate itself from the modernization brought by white people or the power of the church. Ethnocide threatens to destroy their soul. With dogged persistence, Perpera, a former shaman, is searching for a way to restore the old vitality to his village.
Where to watch Ex-Shaman
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Doc Canal Brasil | Apple TV | Apple TV |
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What is Ex-Shaman about?
Ever since their first contact with the Western world in 1969 the Paiter Suruí, an indigenous people living in the Amazon basin, have been exposed to sweeping social changes. Smartphones, gas, electricity, medicines, weapons and social media have now replaced their traditional way of life. Illness is a risk for a community increasingly unable to isolate itself from the modernization brought by white people or the power of the church. Ethnocide threatens to destroy their soul. With dogged persistence, Perpera, a former shaman, is searching for a way to restore the old vitality to his village. Ex-Shaman is a Documentary movie, released on 2018-02-17, runtime 81 minutes.
Is Ex-Shaman worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ex-Shaman 6.6 out of 10 from 11 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Ex-Shaman?
In Brazil, Ex-Shaman streams on Doc Canal Brasil and can be rented from Apple TV. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Luiz Bolognesi
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Sources
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