Director: Vladimir Carvalho
Writer: Vladimir Carvalho
Actor(s): Narrated by Paulo Pontes; poem performed by Echio Reis
Production Co.: VideoFilmes
Country: Brazil
Year: 1971
Language and subtitle information: In Portuguese with English and French subtitles
Format: DVD
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Summary: One of the most important Brazilian documentaries was produced in 1970. It was banned until 1979 when it was selected for the Brailia Festival and won the Jury prize. The film now restored, was shot in 16MM and then copied onto 35MM. Contrasts the riches of the Northeast forest with the struggle of man, drought, the large plantations and misery since Colonial Time in Brazil.
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