The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor (2024)

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“I am totally in love with Timor!”, said the Portuguese poet, anthropologist and agronomist Ruy Cinatti upon arriving on the island. From 1946 to 1974, he led a nomadic experiment, building a lasting relationship with Timor-Leste’s people and territory. The cultural identity he sought to protect is threatened by colonial oppression and the decline of the Portuguese Empire. Rejecting these circumstances, Cinatti reaches out to the people and its tribes, documenting rituals, filming, photographing and even making blood oaths with tribal chiefs to gain access to sacred places and become a Timorese.

Director: Fernando Vendrell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Music: Nuno Canavarro, Eduardo Raon, Luís Figueiredo
Cinematography: Lisa Persson
Production: David & Golias
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Fernando Vendrell
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor about?
“I am totally in love with Timor!”, said the Portuguese poet, anthropologist and agronomist Ruy Cinatti upon arriving on the island. From 1946 to 1974, he led a nomadic experiment, building a lasting relationship with Timor-Leste’s people and territory. The cultural identity he sought to protect is threatened by colonial oppression and the decline of the Portuguese Empire. Rejecting these circumstances, Cinatti reaches out to the people and its tribes, documenting rituals, filming, photographing and even making blood oaths with tribal chiefs to gain access to sacred places and become a Timorese.
Who directed The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor?
The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor was directed by Fernando Vendrell.
Who stars in The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor?
The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor stars Cláudia Castelo, Joana Matos Frias, Joaquim Manuel Magalhães, Lúcio Manuel Gomes de Sousa, Luís Cardoso de Noronha, Maria do Carmo Piçarra.
How long is The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor?
The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor?
The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor is a Documentary film.
Where was The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor produced?
The Flight of The Crocodile – Ruy Cinatti’s Timor was produced in Portugal.