Music and Dance Performance
Exhibition Walkthrough with IAS Director and Curator Rachel Nelson
Do you think music is only for persons with ‘normal’ ears? I don’t.
Film screening of Kalie Granier’s Manji’o Cho’o
Manji’o Cho’o is an experimental short film by Kalie Granier, created in collaboration with Mbya Guarani woman Juliana Escobar and her husband, Cacique Germán Acosta, along with anthropologists María Lucila Rodríguez Celin, Dr. Ana Padawer, all hailing from Argentina.
The project received support from various institutions, including The French Embassy in Argentina, L’Institut Français Argentine, Bienalsur 2023, UNTREF, Foro del Sur and Espacio INCCA del Conocimiento de Posadas.
Manji’o Cho’o immerses us in a day in the life of a Mbya Guarani woman, offering a glimpse into her cultivation and preparation of cassava with her family in the forest. The film delves into the intricate process of transforming cassava into the exquisite cassava recipe, known as « Manji’o Cho’o. » which is translated into Spanish as « pastel de mandioca » or in English as « shepherd’s pie. »This authentic and intimate portrayal of the indigenous woman’s daily life provides a profound understanding of her connection with the land, her culture, and her community. It highlights the significance of culinary traditions and illustrates how cassava, a staple in her diet, evolves into a symbol of identity and resistance.