Kukràdjà - Directed by Palmer Durr

Project Type: ​Film​

​Project Title: ​Kukràdjà​

Brief Synopsis: ​ Set against the lush backdrop of the Amazon Rainforest, "Kukràdjà" is a poignant documentary that celebrates the vibrant festival traditions of the Kayapó Indigenous Community. Filmed over 75 immersive days across three villages — Kendjam, A'Ukre, and Pykarãrãkre — this groundbreaking work showcases the deep cultural legacy of the Kayapó people through the lens of their unique festivals.​

Runtime: ​71 minutes

Completion Date: ​

December 7, 2024

Country of Origin: ​Brazil

Language: ​Portuguese, Kayapó

Credits ​

Director: ​Palmer Durr

Producer: ​Mizael Lima Da Silva , Adrielle Carol Borges Assunção,

Dhayany Gomes Rios

Cinematographer: ​Airyti Kayapó, Bepkadjoiti Kayapó, Bepkô Kayapó, Djokro

Kayapó, Kadjàtnhõro Kayapó, Nhakmo Kayapó

Editor: ​Palmer Durr

Key Cast:

Kendjam chiefs: beprere Kayapó, Bepkryika Kayapó

kàprõt, pykatire kayapó

A’ukre chiefs: ngrejkamoro kayapó, kaket bepuneiti, krwyt

kayapó

Pykarãrãkre chiefs: akaxkra kayapó, ireo kayapó

Ngotajte chiefs: takakto kayapó, totonkre kayapó

Main Characters: Ngranhure Kayapó, Ngrojre Kayapó,

Kokokraky Kayapó, Bekwynhraky Kayapó, Ngrwakrai

Kayapó, Irengri Kayapó, Bemkati Kayapó

Pykôre Indigenous Association

maria beserra galvão - production caterer

kauam gomes rios alves - photographer & poster design

Kubenhepre kayapó - volunteer