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Lament to Waters is a short film that addresses the emotional burdens carried by individuals, particularly black people from the diaspora. It presents a narrative that intertwines personal pain with a connection to the sea, which symbolizes life and serves as a confessional space for these experiences. The film invokes the figure of Yemanja, a motherly deity associated with the sea in Afro-Brazilian culture, suggesting a plea for support and understanding in the face of historical sadness and death.
Set in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, the film employs an experimental approach to convey its themes. It emphasizes the significance of the sea not only as a physical entity but also as a metaphor for memory and collective trauma. The film's 10-minute duration allows for a focused exploration of these moving themes without unnecessary elaboration.
Why Watch
- •See the connection between personal pain and the sea.
- •Find out about Yemanja's role in Afro-Brazilian culture.
- •Meet the black diaspora's unique narrative.
Did You Know
•The film is set in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil.
•It has a runtime of 10 minutes.
•Yemanja is a motherly deity in Afro-Brazilian culture.
Perfect For
Afro-Brazilian cultureExperimental film loversShort film enthusiasts