Holding Up the Sky
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Holding Up the Sky is a documentary film. directed by Pieter van Eecke. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
"When the shamans stop dancing and life in the rainforest loses its balance, the sky will collapse and come to crush everything." This wisdom is passed down from generation to generation by the Yanomami of Brazil. But gold miners are polluting the rivers, shamans are dying, the rainforest is disappearing and the earth is getting hotter. Davi Kopenawa, a tribal leader and spokesman for the Yanomami, has been fighting relentlessly against the colonization of his land for 40 years. He warns Westerners that when the sky collapses, they too will be crushed. Why don't they listen? Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 13, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holding Up the Sky about?
"When the shamans stop dancing and life in the rainforest loses its balance, the sky will collapse and come to crush everything." This wisdom is passed down from generation to generation by the Yan...
Who directed Holding Up the Sky?
Holding Up the Sky was directed by Pieter van Eecke.
How long is Holding Up the Sky?
Holding Up the Sky has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Holding Up the Sky released?
Holding Up the Sky was released on April 13, 2023 in theaters.