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Maxita (2026)

Movie 64 min

Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman and one of Brazil’s leading Indigenous voices, confronts the threat of large mining companies encroaching on his Amazon territory. We follow him on a journey to Brumadinho, where he encounters the aftermath of the Brumadinho dam disaster. Between the earthly and the spiritual realms, his path intersects with the maxita watimapë—the “earth eaters” — and leads him to reunite with his longtime ally Ailton Krenak.

Mariana Machado Director Ana Maria Machado Director Mariana Machado Writer Ana Maria Machado Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 7, 2026
Runtime
64 min
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Cast

Davi Kopenawa Yanomami Davi Kopenawa Yanomami Ailton Krenak Ailton Krenak

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Frequently asked questions

What is Maxita about?
Davi Kopenawa, a Yanomami shaman and one of Brazil’s leading Indigenous voices, confronts the threat of large mining companies encroaching on his Amazon territory. We follow him on a journey to Brumadinho, where he encounters the aftermath of the Brumadinho dam disaster. Between the earthly and the spiritual realms, his path intersects with the maxita watimapë—the “earth eaters” — and leads him to reunite with his longtime ally Ailton Krenak.
Who directed Maxita?
Maxita was directed by Mariana Machado, Ana Maria Machado.
Who stars in Maxita?
Maxita stars Davi Kopenawa Yanomami, Ailton Krenak.
When was Maxita released?
Maxita is a 2026 film.
Where can I watch Maxita?
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