Uýra: The Rising Forest / Uýra: A Retomada da Floresta

SUNDAY 7 MAY 2023 | 1:00PM
ACMI

Film Synopsis

Uýra, a trans non-binary Indigenous artist, sweeps through the Amazon in full colour, transforming their world and igniting a cultural revolution.

Using performance art, Uýra leads the charge, sharing ancestral knowledge with Indigenous youth inspiring a radical connection to culture, identity and land at a time when all are at risk from Brazil’s repressive political regime.

While on a journey of self-discovery, Uýra boldly confronts environmental destruction, structural racism and transphobia. Creating eye-popping costumes, often from the forest itself, they bring awareness to the interconnected relationship between all life and freedom of expression. With cinematography that demands to be seen on the big screen Uýra: The Rising Forest is a salve for your eyes and heart.

This film features a pre-recorded introduction from screenwriter and producer Martina Sönksen.

“One of those rare pieces of cinema which could permanently change the way you think.”

— Eye for Film

Film Info

Rating: Unclassified 15+

Director: Juliana Curi

Country: Brazil, USA

Year: 2022

Duration: 70 minutes

Language: Portuguese with English Subtitles

Genre: Documentary

Awards: Special Programming Award for Freedom - 2022 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival, Best First Feature Documentary - Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Jury Award for Best Documentary Feature - Reeling 2022: The 40th Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival, Best Documentary Feature Award - 32. Oslo/Fusion Int. Film Festival, Best Indigenous Feature - BendFilm Festival 2022, Grand Jury Award - NewFest’s 34th annual New York LGBTQ+ Film Festival, The Mark Haslam Award Planet in Focus 2022, Best Documentary Jury Award Winner - 2022 OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival, Special Jury Mention - Humans of Film Festival, MUIRAQUITÃ TROPHY for Best Performance (Jury Prize) and, Best Feature (Popular Jury) - CineAlter, Jury Prize for Best Feature Film Legal Amazon - Amazonia Fi-Doc #8 - Festival Pan-Amazônico de Cinema.

Screening Location: ACMI Federation Square, Melbourne | Plan your visit to ACMI

Accessibility: Wheelchair