Stepping Softly on the Earth
"The film is a journey through images to the end of the world as we know it and to an immersion with the world that we have chosen not to know, but without which we will no longer exist."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Stepping Softly on the Earth is a documentary film. directed by Marcos Colón. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Katia Akrãtikatêjê, Ailton Krenak, and José Manuyama
Synopsis
In the documentary "Pisar Suavemente na Terra", three Indigenous leaders from the Amazon try to keep their ways of being in the world alive. This is the story of Kátia, chief of the Akrãtikatêjê people, of Manuel, chief of the Munduruku people and of José Manuyama, a teacher of Kokama origin. The three narrate the threats to their territories promoted by large-scale mining, monoculture, oil extraction, logging and the construction of hydroelectric plants. Interconnected by the voice and ancestral thoughts of Ailton Krenak, these accounts of resistance present us with other ways of existing and walking in the world.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
- Budget
- $72,000
Production Companies
- Amazonia Latitude Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stepping Softly on the Earth about?
In the documentary "Pisar Suavemente na Terra", three Indigenous leaders from the Amazon try to keep their ways of being in the world alive. This is the story of Kátia, chief of the Akrãtikatêj�...
Who directed Stepping Softly on the Earth?
Stepping Softly on the Earth was directed by Marcos Colón.
How long is Stepping Softly on the Earth?
Stepping Softly on the Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Stepping Softly on the Earth released?
Stepping Softly on the Earth was released on October 28, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stepping Softly on the Earth?
The main cast of Stepping Softly on the Earth includes Katia Akrãtikatêjê, Ailton Krenak, José Manuyama, Manoel Munduruku.