Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 22, 2020

Original language

Portuguese

Spoken languages

Portuguese

Countries

Brazil, Portugal

Production

David & Golias,Refinaria Filmes

Cast

Edmundo Gomes de Alemão,Leonardo Henrique,Tereza Lizardo,Shade Pereira

Director

José Barahona

Writer

José Barahona

Producer

Fernando Vendrell,Carolina Dias

Music

Clower Curtis

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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