In the Land of the Amazons (1922)
"No País das Amazonas" begins showing the indigenous people of Amazonas. Then, it presents the economical activities showing each step in the production line of the incipient local industries, inclusive with the exit of workers from a factory in the end of the working period. The documentary shows also the boats on the river, the fishing of manatee ("peixe-boi") and preparation of the flesh with salt, the rubber trees, the extraction and each step of the preparation until the rubber mattress is ready to be exported, the Brazilian chestnuts, guaraná and smoke and the insects.
Director: Joaquim Gonçalves de Araújo, Silvino Santos
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 129 min
Release Date: January 12, 1922
Cinematography: Silvino Santos
Editing: Silvino Santos, Joaquim Gonçalves de Araújo
Production: J. G. de Araújo e Cia.
Country: Brazil
Language: No Language
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Land of the Amazons about?
- "No País das Amazonas" begins showing the indigenous people of Amazonas. Then, it presents the economical activities showing each step in the production line of the incipient local industries, inclusive with the exit of workers from a factory in the end of the working period. The documentary shows also the boats on the river, the fishing of manatee ("peixe-boi") and preparation of the flesh with salt, the rubber trees, the extraction and each step of the preparation until the rubber mattress is ready to be exported, the Brazilian chestnuts, guaraná and smoke and the insects.
- Who directed In the Land of the Amazons?
- In the Land of the Amazons was directed by Joaquim Gonçalves de Araújo, Silvino Santos.
- How long is In the Land of the Amazons?
- In the Land of the Amazons has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
- What genre is In the Land of the Amazons?
- In the Land of the Amazons is a Documentary film.
- Where was In the Land of the Amazons produced?
- In the Land of the Amazons was produced in Brazil.