The Enchanted Ones

The Enchanted Ones is a visual tale that drifts between reality and myth, inspired by the oral stories shared by the traditional midwives of the Amazon river dwellers.

At the heart of the book are the encantados, shapeshifting beings said to inhabit the rivers and forests. These mythical figures blur the boundary between human and spirit. Shot on 35mm B&W, the book moves beyond documentary into the realm of the imaginary, capturing a world where the seen and unseen coexist.​​ The book is a tribute to the intricate weaving of stories and daily life that comprise the Ribeirinho culture.