Goitaca (Portuguese: Goitacá) is a 2021 indigenous adventure drama film directed by Rodrigo Rodrigues, shot in the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.
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Premise
The film tells the story between two divisive indigenous tribes during a time long past in history: the Goitaca, and an unknown tribe which embarks on a journey to find new lands in order to live peacefully.
Production
The film is inspired by Rodrigues's experiences during his time in the Atlantic rain forest. Rodrigues stated that the spirits of the rain forest led him to write the screenplay within three days and nights during his stay.
Locations
Goitaca was filmed at Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios Paraty, in the Atlantic region of Brazil. Five weeks were spent near Ipiabas, in the state of Rio, the department of Fazenda Sao Sebastiao, and ten weeks in Paraty between July 2016 until August 2019.
Location details include:
Pre-production: United Kingdom/Brazil
London.
Jundiai
Itupeva
Rio de Janeiro
Paraty
Barra do Pirai
Production—Brazil:
Rodrigo Rodrigues Studios
Hotel Fazenda Sao Sebastiao
Pousada Casa Delta
Hospedaria Abbud & Fernandez
Barra do Pirai
Post-production—United Kingdom/Brazil/Peru
London
Birmingham
Tarapoto
Lima
Jundiai
Paraty