The Pacification War in the Amazon (1973)
This document is the final chapter of the history of Brazil's Amerindian tribes caught up in the trap of modernization. The Parakana Indians undergo the first contact which begins the process of their pacification. They are attracted by presents laid out in the forest, then settled around camps. They are then confined to indigenous reservations before being completely assimilated by our conquering civilization. All such pacification is initiated through strategic or economic pretexts. The Amerindian civilizations of the Brazilian Amazon are either dying or definitely defunct.
Director: Yves Billon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: November 27, 1973
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pacification War in the Amazon about?
- This document is the final chapter of the history of Brazil's Amerindian tribes caught up in the trap of modernization. The Parakana Indians undergo the first contact which begins the process of their pacification. They are attracted by presents laid out in the forest, then settled around camps. They are then confined to indigenous reservations before being completely assimilated by our conquering civilization. All such pacification is initiated through strategic or economic pretexts. The Amerindian civilizations of the Brazilian Amazon are either dying or definitely defunct.
- Who directed The Pacification War in the Amazon?
- The Pacification War in the Amazon was directed by Yves Billon.
- How long is The Pacification War in the Amazon?
- The Pacification War in the Amazon has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Pacification War in the Amazon?
- The Pacification War in the Amazon is a Documentary film.