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Johnny Massaro to star in Ailton Krenak’s first feature film
Johnny Massaro will star in “Warami Sonha,” Ailton Krenak’s first feature film.
Massaro plays a young priest sent to catechise the Xavante people.
Krenak, an Indigenous writer and director, wrote and is directing the film.
Indigenous performer Divino Tserewahú will also star alongside Massaro.
Filming began in Brasília in September.
The story centres on a priest’s mission to convert the Xavante, placing Indigenous people at the heart of the film.
The sources give no release date or further details about what happens next.
Johnny Massaro will star in Ailton Krenak’s first feature film, titled “Wamari Sonha” in the headline.
Massaro plays a young priest sent to catechize the Xavante people.
The film is written and directed by Krenak.
Filming began in Brasília in September.
Indigenous actor Divino Tserewahú will co-star with Massaro.
- Who
- Johnny Massaro stars alongside Indigenous actor Divino Tserewahú.
- What
- Ailton Krenak’s first feature film, “Wamari Sonha,” is being made.
- When
- Filming began in September; the article was published on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Filming began in Brasília.
- Why
- The story follows a young priest sent to catechize the Xavante people.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Filming began in Brasília.
Folha published its report about the film.
- Lead actor
- Johnny Massaro
- Co-star
- Divino Tserewahú
- Writer and director
- Ailton Krenak
- Film title
- Wamari Sonha” in the headline; “Warami Sonha” in the article text
- Filming location
- Brasília