Film
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
2020 · 1h 54m · Documentary
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Overview
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon takes us on a journey along the Negro River, on the trail of this language imposed on indigenous people by the first Portuguese colonialists who landed in Brazil in the 15th century. Throughout the various encounters with local communities that still speak this language, the director faces the different cultural, historical and social issues that confront tradition and future.
Cast
Crew
- José BarahonaDirector · Writer
- Carolina DiasProducer
- Fernando VendrellProducer
- Clower CurtisOriginal Music Composer
- Jordana BergEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- October 22, 2020
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Documentary
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