Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God (2008)
Here in the Amazon jungle, where the spirit world and the natural world merge, Shake has reached the highest honor a Yanomamö shaman can attain. Shake has possession of many spirits, but the Spirit most feared by all Yanomamö, is one they call Yai Wanonabälewä – The Enemy God. Shake is a powerful shaman of the Yanomamo people. His desire is to use his power to heal and protect. Tracing his life and the life of his community over 40 years of their history, Shake tells how he and his people grapple with new ideas from the outside world and the challenging decisions they make to maintain their identity and survive as a people.
Director: Christopher Bessette
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 4, 2008
Screenplay
Production: 10X Productions
Country: Belize
Original Language: en
Keywords
maya civilization, shamanism
More Films by Director: Christopher Bessette
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God about?
- Here in the Amazon jungle, where the spirit world and the natural world merge, Shake has reached the highest honor a Yanomamö shaman can attain. Shake has possession of many spirits, but the Spirit most feared by all Yanomamö, is one they call Yai Wanonabälewä – The Enemy God. Shake is a powerful shaman of the Yanomamo people. His desire is to use his power to heal and protect. Tracing his life and the life of his community over 40 years of their history, Shake tells how he and his people grapple with new ideas from the outside world and the challenging decisions they make to maintain their identity and survive as a people.
- Who directed Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God?
- Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God was directed by Christopher Bessette.
- How long is Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God?
- Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God?
- Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God produced?
- Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God was produced in Belize.