Projeto experimental: documentário “Paracuri: Mãos que criam”

Abstract

This present work outlines the process of creating a documentary that investigates, "How is the intergenerational transmission of ancestral knowledge achieved through the production of Paracuri pottery in Icoaraci?" The motivation behind developing this audiovisual product stems from the observation that the ceramic tradition is deeply connected to familial bonds and has become a strong and symbolic culture in the state of Pará, deserving recognition and dissemination. A documentary was identified as the most effective tool to narrate this story. Consequently, we opted for an exploratory and documentary research approach, aiming to let the artisans tell their own story. The audiovisual product was crafted to immerse the audience in the creative and experiential environment of these artists. As a result, we observed that despite modernization and a different way of life for newer generations, the ceramic culture remains vibrant, adapting and incorporating changes in the world, just as it has throughout its over 100-year history. In conclusion, we recognize that while the craft of pottery is not exclusive to a particular people, the unique ceramic culture of Paracuri has endured due to its connection to the people of Icoaraci.