Ita'aka, one of the villages of the Asurini ethnic group in the Upper Xingu, Pará, is the focus of a documentary
being produced by Cinema Físico. The film will address the preservation of the art of ceramics by the indigenous
women of the village, who transmit this valuable knowledge through gestures and intergenerational relationships.
For the women of Ita'aka, ceramics is not just a manual craft, it’s a complex system of values, rituals, and a form
of expression. The hands that mold the clay are the same ones that weave the history of their people, passing from
the grandmother generation to the mother generation to the granddaughter generation, a legacy of gestures
and knowledge that resists the passage of time and the pressures of the modern world. The documentary will
highlight the importance of preserving this art, which, like many indigenous cultural expressions, faces challenges
in a world in constant transformation. It will reveal not only the technique behind ceramics, but also the philosophy
of life that sustains it, the connection with nature and the deep sense of community that permeates the pieces created.
Furthermore, the film will be an invitation to reflect on the importance of preserving intangible heritage and the power
of women as guardians of ancestral traditions. Cinema Físico hopes that this work will inspire the public to value
and protect indigenous cultures, recognizing the art of Asurini ceramics as a living treasure of humanity.