Flor de Urucum - Annatto flower

Set in the heart of the Jequitinhonha Valley, Flor de Urucum unfolds a visceral narrative blending love, longing, rebellion, and healing against a backdrop of profound environmental transformation. The story follows characters whose lives are deeply tied to the land, grappling with the impacts of environmental devastation caused by mining and other destructive practices.

The film uses the cycle of the day — from dawn to dusk — to illustrate the passage of time, uncovering layers of memory and loss that transcend the personal and resonate with collective struggles. Through poetic and intimate visuals, the narrative reflects the fragility of nature and the fight of traditional peoples to preserve their culture, identity, and territory in the face of adversity.

Flor de Urucum captures the resilience and ancestral essence of a region where everyday life becomes an act of resistance. The story weaves changing landscapes with moments of introspection, evoking both pain and hope. This visually and emotionally powerful short film invites viewers to reflect on the connection between humanity, territory, and the pressing need for preservation.

  • Djalma Ramalho
    Director
    Djalma Ramalho
  • Djalma Ramalho Gonçalves
    Writer
    Djalma Ramalho
  • Djalma Ramalho Gonçalves
    Producer
    Djalma Ramalho
  • Andréia Ramalho
    Producer
    Andréia Ramalho
  • Janelas Produtora
    Producer
    Janelas Produtora
  • Alberto Barri
    Producer
    Alberto Barri
  • Randy Vieira
    Producer
    Randy Vieira
  • Djalma Ramalho Gonçalves
    Key Cast
    Djalma Ramalho
  • Ytxaha Pankararu
    Key Cast
    Ytxaha Pankararu
  • Warley Glender
    Key Cast
    Warley Glender
  • João Afro
    Key Cast
    João Afro
  • Samuel Abade
    Key Cast
    Samuel Abade
  • Gabriel Abade
    Key Cast
    Gabriel Abade
  • Randy Vieira
    Director of Photography
    Randy Vieira
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    URUCUM E SAL
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student, Other
  • Genres:
    Fantasia
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    16mm + 35mm + 300mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • Youtube
    Rights: Internet
Director Biography - Djalma Ramalho

Djalma Ramalho is an artist from the Aranã Caboclo people whose work overflows with ancestry, resistance, and passion. The son of a Black father and an Indigenous mother, he embodies a heritage born from the meeting of Indigenous and Afro-Brazilian cultures. His art traverses the Jequitinhonha Valley, telling stories that blend love and the fight for environmental protection and life itself.

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