Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth

Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth (2026)



7.0 2026 76 min

Director: Zaya Ralita Benazzo

For decades, the Munduruku people have waged a relentless battle for their ancestral territory and access to unpolluted water—a fight where simply existing is a form of defiance. Rather than waiting for bureaucratic approval, this community has taken sovereignty into their own hands, physically charting their ancestral grounds through bold acts of self-demarcation. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with them is a powerful collective of Indigenous women filmmakers, who wield their lenses like weapons of truth. These cameras capture both the scars of environmental devastation and the unbreakable spirit of a culture that refuses to be diminished. Through their journey to reclaim the Katô—their sacred, fertile Dark Earth—the Munduruku reveal that the ground beneath our feet holds ancestral memory. This isn't just a regional dispute; it's a crucial stand to protect the planet's living lungs, the very source of breath for all humanity.

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