Genito Gomes

Genito Gomes is Guarani and Kaiowá, leader of the village of Tekoha Guaiviry near the municipality of Aral Moreira (MS), bordering Paraguay. He is part of the Guahui Guyra Kuera collective that carries out audiovisual projects in their community. Collectively, he directed the films Ava Yvy Vera - The Land of the People of Lightning, Ava Marangatu, Poha Rey'i - The Family of Remedies, Guahui Guyra Kuera - Charm of the Birds and Ava Yvy Pyte Ygua - Natives of the Heart of the Earth. He is also the director of the experimental short film Yvy Pyte - Heart of the Earth with his niece Jhon Nara Gomes.