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201889 minPGdocumentary

Baderna

201889 minPGdocumentary

A city founded in 1871 by black enslaved people in Brazil remains independent from the Brazilian state and has a deep connection with nature.

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A city founded in 1871 by black enslaved people in Brazil remains independent from the Brazilian state and has a deep connection with nature.

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Bruno Graziano

Bruno Grazianodirector

Bruno Cirillocast

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Baderna, a city in Brazil founded in 1871, was built by black enslaved people. Today, it operates independently from the Brazilian state. The film depicts a significant day when the city welcomes Obaluaê, the Orixá lord of the Earth. This visit is part of a quest for solutions to modern challenges. Baderna maintains a deep connection with nature, reflecting its historical resistance and local conflicts.

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