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.
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Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Oct 22, 2020
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
100%
Original Title
Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia
Production Companies
Refinaria Filmes, David & Golias
Director
José Barahona
Description
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.