Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon

114 mins | Documentary | Oct. 22, 2020

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

114 mins | Documentary | Oct. 22, 2020

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.
Producers David & Golias, Refinaria Filmes
Original title Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia
Directors José Barahona
Writers José Barahona

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