Profile
Vincent Carelli is an anthropologist and filmmaker based in Brazil. He dedicated his career to documenting and advocating for Indigenous rights through visual media. His practice revolves around capturing the voices and struggles of Brazil's Indigenous communities, aiming to foster societal respect and legislative change.Carelli's seminal project, "Video nas Aldeias" (Video in the Villages), initiated in 1986, has been crucial in enabling Indigenous peoples to use video to preserve their cultures and to communicate their perspectives widely. This initiative has produced over 70 films, exhibited internationally, including the award-winning "Corumbiara" (2009) and "Martírio" (2016), which have played pivotal roles in promoting Indigenous land rights. His work not only documents but also empowers, providing Indigenous communities with the tools to shape their narratives.
