The documentary tells a little about Ekedji Soraia's memories and how his encounter with Candomblé and Celina Batalha, Mãe Celina D’Oxum, took place. In the short we learn about the roles she performs in Candomblé; to watch over, accompany, take care of the house's orixá, the other orixás, the children and even the visitors. The Ekedjis learn the fundamentals for the functioning of the liturgies, administration and operation of the House, in addition to the sacred functions, dedicating their time, love and work.
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Fresh and Exciting
Fantastic!
At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.