YVY PYTE – HEART OF THE EARTH

YVY PYTE – CORAÇÃO DA TERRA

By Alberto ALVARES, José CURY

JENIPAPO AUDIOVISUAL - as DISTR / PROMO

Documentary - Completed 2023

In 'Heart of the Earth,' filmmaker Tupã Ra'y embarks on an emotional journey to sacred 'Yvy Pyte,' where the Guarani world began, exploring how historical borders shaped his people, revealing the deep connection between identity and ancestry.

Festivals
& Awards

Doclisboa 2023
From the Earth to the Moon
27ᵃ edição do forumdoc.bh - Festival do Filme Documentário e Etnográfico de Belo Horizonte 2023
    • Year of production
    • 2023
    • Genres
    • Documentary
    • Countries
    • BRAZIL, PARAGUAY
    • Languages
    • GUARANI
    • Duration
    • 111 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Alberto ALVARES, José CURY
    • Synopsis
    • This documentary is the filmmaker Alberto Alvares, known as Tupã Ra'y, expressing his desire to return to his native village. Throughout history, numerous borders have been imposed on the Guarani territory, resulting in significant changes. This film takes us on a journey to explore encounters, displacements, and the complex stories of old and new borders, leading us to the sacred 'Yvy Pyte,' the Heart of the Earth, where the world originated for the Guarani. Revealing the deep connection between identity and ancestry, this captivating work allows us to understand the culture of a resilient people and the history of the lands they call home.