Cinema e representação : comunidades tradicionais do Pantanal mato-grossense no cinema documental

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the representations of Traditional Populations of the Pantanal MatoGrossense in the documentaries "Céu e Água" (2006) and "Águas encantadas do Pantanal" (2001). The theoretical framework used is Roger Chartier's concept of representation. The methodology employed involved qualitative analysis of the audiovisual material, seeking to identify how traditional populations are represented in the audiovisual works and the dialogue established with existing literature on the traditional populations of the region. Based on the analysis conducted, it was concluded that the documentary works are examples of cultural representations that seek to portray traditional populations based on their relationship with the environment, especially with water. Furthermore, the conclusion also encompasses how the aesthetic representations present in the riverside imaginary highlight the influence of colonial domination in the construction of narratives and the valorization of European characteristics. It also explores the influence of African and indigenous languages in the formation of regional language, as well as the conflict between environmental conservation policies and the traditional practices of local communities.