Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
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: Leonardo Henrique, Tereza Lizardo, Edmundo Gomes de Alemão
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- José Barahona
- Producers
- Carolina Dias, Fernando Vendrell
- Studio
- Refinaria Filmes, David & Golias
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Portuguese
