Backlands, America
Sertão, América
Synopsis
Creating a national park in the Brazilian state of Piauí dedicated to the preservation of what are apparently the first traces of human activity in the Americas has been archeologist Niède Guidon’s life work. SERTÃO, AMÉRICA is a contemporary take on a mythical territory of Brazilian cinema, once the cinematic realm of Glauber Rocha and other giants. The film pays a brief visit to the region, which is rendered in appropriately fragile analogue textures and deteriorated colours, as small fragments of the biographies of those who used to live there hover over the animal noises of the delicately crafted soundscape.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcela Ilha Bordin
- Original Title
- Sertão, América
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Pique-Bandeira Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcela Ilha Bordin
Juliano Possebon Ferreira
Andrés Medina
Vitor Graize
Department Leadership Roster
Marcela Ilha Bordin
Director
Juliano Possebon Ferreira
Director of Photography
Andrés Medina
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Backlands, America.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Backlands, America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Backlands, America about?
Creating a national park in the Brazilian state of Piauí dedicated to the preservation of what are apparently the first traces of human activity in the Americas has been archeologist Niède Guidon’s life work. SERTÃO, AMÉRICA is a contemporary take on a mythical territory of Brazilian cinema, once the cinematic realm of Glauber Rocha and other giants. The film pays a brief visit to the region, which is rendered in appropriately fragile analogue textures and deteriorated colours, as small fragments of the biographies of those who used to live there hover over the animal noises of the delicately crafted soundscape.
Who directed Backlands, America?
Backlands, America was directed by Marcela Ilha Bordin.
Who stars in Backlands, America?
The principal cast of Backlands, America includes Not specified.
When was Backlands, America released and how long is it?
Backlands, America was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 18m.