MAY I ENTER

57 min. 2010, The Netherlands (filmed in Brazil)

Directed by Kostana Banovic

Photographed by Kostana Banovic, Stef Tijdink, Temra Pavlovic

Sound by Cees van de Knaap, Stefan Pavlovic

Edited by Arturo Escalante

Produced by Kostana Banovic & artTrace

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May I Enter is a documentary essay in which the Afro-Brazilian religion Candomblé is researched as well as experientially evoked in a very personal way.

Besides being a religious practice, Candomblé became a tourist spectacle; a source of inspiration for local writers, artists, film makers, dancers and musicians. The cult was interpreted as a token of black resistance and emancipation; a fortress of female power and matriarchy in a “macho” culture; an exemplary “tolerant” religion that supports gay rights; and a money-generating industry, selling all kinds of spiritual products and services.  

KAS TOHIN SISENEDA?

Režissöör Kostana Banovic

Afro-brasiilia religioon Candomblé on omamoodi rahvakultuuri fenomen, mis on inspireerinud paljusid kunstnikke, kirjanikke. Temas on mustade vastupanuliikumist ning emantsipatsiooni, see on omamoodi kindlus naiste ning geide õigustele.

Candomblé’ rituaalides ja fetišites on ka parasjagu kommertsi.