Ãgtux movie poster

Ãgtux

November 23, 2005 0h 22m

Originally released in 2005. Ãgtux is a documentary/animation film. directed by Tania Anaya. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Otávio Maxakali, Isael Maxakali, and Gilmar Maxakali

Synopsis

The Maxakali possess a remarkable plastic and sound refinement revealed in drawings, paintings, clothes, songs and poems. These people have hundreds of years of history. He populated a vast territory, which he traveled nomadicly, from the interior of Minas Gerais and Bahia, to the Atlantic. Today, the Maxakali Indians number around 1,200 people who live in Minas Gerais, in a small territory, between the cities of Santa Helena and Bertópolis. They live under a shadow of poverty widely publicized in newspapers and on television. The film searches for what is missing in the news: the richness of its graphics, its language, its everyday life. Ãgtux means “telling stories”

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 23, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 0h 22m 22 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Brazil Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Production Companies

  • Anaya

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ãgtux about?

The Maxakali possess a remarkable plastic and sound refinement revealed in drawings, paintings, clothes, songs and poems. These people have hundreds of years of history. He populated a vast territo...

Who directed Ãgtux?

Ãgtux was directed by Tania Anaya.

How long is Ãgtux?

Ãgtux has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).

When was Ãgtux released?

Ãgtux was released on November 23, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ãgtux?

The main cast of Ãgtux includes Otávio Maxakali, Isael Maxakali, Gilmar Maxakali, Joviel Maxakali, Tania Anaya.