Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon
Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia
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Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon takes us on a journey along the Negro River, on the trail of this language imposed on indigenous people by the first Portuguese colonialists who landed in Brazil in the 15th century. Throughout the various encounters with local communities that still speak this language, the director faces the different cultural, historical and social issues that confront tradition and future.
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NHEENGATU - A LÍNGUA DA AMAZÓNIA, de José Barahona
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-14
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Barahona
- Screenplay & Story
- José Barahona
- Original Score
- Clower Curtis
- Original Title
- Nheengatu – A Língua da Amazónia
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Refinaria Filmes, David & Golias
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Barahona
José Barahona
Clower Curtis
Jordana Berg
Carolina Dias, Fernando Vendrell
Department Leadership Roster
José Barahona
Director
Carolina Dias
Producer
Fernando Vendrell
Producer
Clower Curtis
Original Music Composer
Jordana Berg
Editor
José Barahona
Writer
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What is Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon about?
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon takes us on a journey along the Negro River, on the trail of this language imposed on indigenous people by the first Portuguese colonialists who landed in Brazil in the 15th century. Throughout the various encounters with local communities that still speak this language, the director faces the different cultural, historical and social issues that confront tradition and future.
Who directed Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon?
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon was directed by José Barahona.
Who stars in Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon?
The principal cast of Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon includes Leonardo Henrique, Tereza Lizardo, Edmundo Gomes de Alemão, Shade Pereira.
When was Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon released and how long is it?
Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nheengatu – The Language of the Amazon was composed by Clower Curtis.