Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

2020
1h 54min

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.

Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

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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.
    Released
    10/22/2020
    Runtime
    1h 54min
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    Status
    Released
    Language
    Portuguese
    Production
    Refinaria Filmes, David & Golias
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