My Foreign Land
Minha Terra Estrangeira
Synopsis
For the Suruí, an indigenous people in western Brazil, there was a lot at stake in the 2022 presidential elections. Under incumbent President Bolsonaro, logging and mining companies were given free rein in their territory. His opponent Lula, on the other hand, pledged to protect the Amazon and uphold Indigenous rights. Tribal leader Almir and his daughter, the young activist Txai Suruí, are each followed during their campaign in the final month before the elections. While Txai travels abroad to raise awareness about the destruction of the rainforest, Almir campaigns across the state of Rondônia, seeking support for his congressional bid.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival É Tudo Verdade
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Moreira Salles, Coletivo Lakapoy, Louise Botkay, Ubiratan Gamalodtaba Suruí, Xener Paiter Suruí, Christyann Ritse, Gisabel Borba Leite
- Original Score
- Pedro Leal David
- Original Title
- Minha Terra Estrangeira
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- VideoFilmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Moreira Salles, Coletivo Lakapoy, Louise Botkay, Ubiratan Gamalodtaba Suruí, Xener Paiter Suruí, Christyann Ritse, Gisabel Borba Leite
Pedro Leal David
João Moreira Salles, Eduardo Escorel, Laís Lifschitz
Maria Carlota Bruno, João Moreira Salles, Txai Suruí, Camila Leal Ferreira, Gabriel Uchida
Department Leadership Roster
João Moreira Salles
Director
Coletivo Lakapoy
Director
Louise Botkay
Director
Maria Carlota Bruno
Producer
João Moreira Salles
Producer
João Moreira Salles
Editor
Eduardo Escorel
Editor
Laís Lifschitz
Editor
Pedro Leal David
Original Music Composer
Ubiratan Gamalodtaba Suruí
Director
Xener Paiter Suruí
Director
Christyann Ritse
Director
Gisabel Borba Leite
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Foreign Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Foreign Land about?
For the Suruí, an indigenous people in western Brazil, there was a lot at stake in the 2022 presidential elections. Under incumbent President Bolsonaro, logging and mining companies were given free rein in their territory. His opponent Lula, on the other hand, pledged to protect the Amazon and uphold Indigenous rights. Tribal leader Almir and his daughter, the young activist Txai Suruí, are each followed during their campaign in the final month before the elections. While Txai travels abroad to raise awareness about the destruction of the rainforest, Almir campaigns across the state of Rondônia, seeking support for his congressional bid.
Who directed My Foreign Land?
My Foreign Land was directed by João Moreira Salles, Coletivo Lakapoy, Louise Botkay, Ubiratan Gamalodtaba Suruí, Xener Paiter Suruí, Christyann Ritse, Gisabel Borba Leite.
Who stars in My Foreign Land?
The principal cast of My Foreign Land includes Txai Suruí, Almir Narayamoga Suruí, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
When was My Foreign Land released and how long is it?
My Foreign Land was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for My Foreign Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Foreign Land was composed by Pedro Leal David.