Dirty Paradise
Synopsis
The true story of the Wayana people, French Indians of Amazonia who are cursed by living in a region rich in gold. Consequently, the uncontrolled exploitation of this wealth has brought about a severe deterioration of the forest's ecosystem, the irreversible pollution of streams, as well as countless violations of fundamental human rights. This film not only shows the despair of the Amerindians but also their awareness of the problem and how they are trying to cope with their survival. A documentary which gives a human face to a contemporary tragedy which concerns all of us.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Schweizer
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Schweizer
- Original Title
- Dirty Paradise
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Maha Productions, Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Schweizer
Daniel Schweizer
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Schweizer
Writer
Daniel Schweizer
Director
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What is Dirty Paradise about?
The true story of the Wayana people, French Indians of Amazonia who are cursed by living in a region rich in gold. Consequently, the uncontrolled exploitation of this wealth has brought about a severe deterioration of the forest's ecosystem, the irreversible pollution of streams, as well as countless violations of fundamental human rights. This film not only shows the despair of the Amerindians but also their awareness of the problem and how they are trying to cope with their survival. A documentary which gives a human face to a contemporary tragedy which concerns all of us.
Who directed Dirty Paradise?
Dirty Paradise was directed by Daniel Schweizer.
Who stars in Dirty Paradise?
The principal cast of Dirty Paradise includes Not specified.
When was Dirty Paradise released and how long is it?
Dirty Paradise was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.