Our Languages
Nossas Linguas
Synopsis
Part of the Indians in Brazil series, Our Languages relates the historic repression of indigenous languages in Brazil. Many Indian languages were nearly lost thanks to missionaries and merchants - who rewarded Indians for learning Portuguese with status and material gifts - and government-sponsored schools that punished children for speaking in their native tongues.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Carelli
- Original Title
- Nossas Linguas
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Carelli
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Carelli
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Languages
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What is Our Languages about?
Part of the Indians in Brazil series, Our Languages relates the historic repression of indigenous languages in Brazil. Many Indian languages were nearly lost thanks to missionaries and merchants - who rewarded Indians for learning Portuguese with status and material gifts - and government-sponsored schools that punished children for speaking in their native tongues.
Who directed Our Languages?
Our Languages was directed by Vincent Carelli.
Who stars in Our Languages?
The principal cast of Our Languages includes Not specified.
When was Our Languages released and how long is it?
Our Languages was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 20m.