My Foreign Land (2025)

My Foreign Land (2025) poster

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.

Director: João Moreira Salles, Coletivo Lakapoy, Louise Botkay, Ubiratan Gamalodtaba Suruí, Xener Paiter Suruí, Christyann Ritse, Gisabel Borba Leite
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Pedro Leal David
Editing: João Moreira Salles, Eduardo Escorel
Production: VideoFilmes
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt

Keywords

indigenous, eleições, cinema indígena

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Frequently Asked Questions

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?
My Foreign Land stars Txai Suruí, Almir Narayamoga Surui, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
How long is My Foreign Land?
My Foreign Land has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
What genre is My Foreign Land?
My Foreign Land is a Documentary film.
Where was My Foreign Land produced?
My Foreign Land was produced in Brazil.