Lantéc Chaná (2016)
Blas Jaime, a retired man from Entre Ríos, Argentina, being 71, publicly revealed, that he is the last heir of the Chaná language, an ethnicity native from South America, that was considered extinct for more than 200 years ago. Pedro Viegas Barros, a researcher and linguist of indigenous languages, validated his tongue and culture. His investigations caused recognition by UNESCO as the last Chaná speaker. Together, they embarked in an odyssey to transcend this cultural legacy with the purpose of it not to vanish as most languages around the world. Could they transcend his legacy?
Director: Marina Zeising
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: December 1, 2016
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lantéc Chaná about?
- Blas Jaime, a retired man from Entre Ríos, Argentina, being 71, publicly revealed, that he is the last heir of the Chaná language, an ethnicity native from South America, that was considered extinct for more than 200 years ago. Pedro Viegas Barros, a researcher and linguist of indigenous languages, validated his tongue and culture. His investigations caused recognition by UNESCO as the last Chaná speaker. Together, they embarked in an odyssey to transcend this cultural legacy with the purpose of it not to vanish as most languages around the world. Could they transcend his legacy?
- Who directed Lantéc Chaná?
- Lantéc Chaná was directed by Marina Zeising.
- How long is Lantéc Chaná?
- Lantéc Chaná has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).