Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon (2020)

  • NR
  • 10/23/2020 (BR)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 54m

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.

José Barahona

Director, Writer

Cast

Leonardo Henrique's headshot

Leonardo Henrique

Tereza Lizardo's headshot

Tereza Lizardo

Edmundo Gomes de Alemão's headshot

Edmundo Gomes de Alemão

Shade Pereira's headshot

Shade Pereira

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